庸

庸 — commonplace, ordinary, employment

Learn the correct stroke order for 庸 (commonplace), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヨウyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes11
Radical广
Frequency#2038
Meaningscommonplace, ordinary, employment

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

凡庸ぼんようmediocre; ordinary; commonplacena-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 庸 (commonplace) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 广.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 庸 is #2038, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

凡庸ぼんよう — mediocre; ordinary; commonplace

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 庸 have?

The kanji 庸 (commonplace) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 庸?

庸 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 庸 mean?

庸 means: commonplace, ordinary, employment. On'yomi readings: ヨウ.

What JLPT level is 庸?

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