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序

序 — preface, beginning, order

Learn the correct stroke order for 序 (preface), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 57 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジョjo
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つい.でtsuide、ついでtsuide
Strokes7
Radical广
Frequency#1160
Meaningspreface, beginning, order, precedence, occasion, chance, incidentally

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

順序じゅんじょorder; sequencenoun
序でついでopportunity; occasion; chancenoun
序曲じょきょくoverture; preludenoun
序説じょせつintroductionnoun
序盤じょばんopening (in a game of go, chess, etc.)noun
序文じょぶんpreface; foreword; introductionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 序 (preface) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 广.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 序 is #1160, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

順序じゅんじょ — order; sequence
序でついで — opportunity; occasion; chance
序曲じょきょく — overture; prelude

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 序 have?

The kanji 序 (preface) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 序?

序 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 序 mean?

序 means: preface, beginning, order, precedence, occasion, chance, incidentally. On'yomi readings: ジョ. Kun'yomi readings: つい.で, ついで.

What JLPT level is 序?

序 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.