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廉

廉 — bargain, reason, charge

Learn the correct stroke order for 廉 (bargain), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)レンren
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes13
Radical广
Frequency#2066
Meaningsbargain, reason, charge, suspicion, point, account, purity, honest, low price, cheap, rested, contented, peaceful

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 13 — start from the green dot

Common Words

清廉せいれんhonest; upright; cleanhandedna-adjective
廉価れんかlow price; moderate pricenoun
廉売れんばいbargain salenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 廉 (bargain) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 广.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 廉 is #2066, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

清廉せいれん — honest; upright; cleanhanded
廉価れんか — low price; moderate price
廉売れんばい — bargain sale

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 廉 have?

The kanji 廉 (bargain) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 廉?

廉 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 廉 mean?

廉 means: bargain, reason, charge, suspicion, point, account, purity, honest, low price, cheap, rested, contented, peaceful. On'yomi readings: レン.

What JLPT level is 廉?

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