延

延 — prolong, stretching

Learn the correct stroke order for 延 (prolong), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 68 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)エンen

Kun'yomi (訓読み)の.びるnobiru、の.べるnoberu、の.べnobe、の.ばすnobasu

Strokes8

Radical廴

Frequency#747

Meaningsprolong, stretching

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

延べのべfuturesnoun

延期えんきpostponement; deferment; adjournmentnoun

延滞えんたいarrears; (being) overdue; delay (e.g. in payment)noun

延長えんちょうextension; elongation; prolongationnoun

延命えんめいkeeping alive longer; prolonging life; life extensionnoun

遅延ちえんdelay; latencynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 延 (prolong) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 廴.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 延 is #747, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

延べのべ — futures

延期えんき — postponement; deferment; adjournment

延滞えんたい — arrears; (being) overdue; delay (e.g. in payment)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 延 have?

The kanji 延 (prolong) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 延?

延 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 延 mean?

延 means: prolong, stretching. On'yomi readings: エン. Kun'yomi readings: の.びる, の.べる, の.べ, の.ばす.

What JLPT level is 延?

延 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.