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弔

弔 — condolences, mourning, funeral

Learn the correct stroke order for 弔 (condolences), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school4 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)チョウchou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)とむら.うtomurau、とぶら.うtoburau
Strokes4
Radical弓
Frequency#1840
Meaningscondolences, mourning, funeral

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

慶弔けいちょうcongratulations and condolencesnoun
弔辞ちょうじmemorial address; words of condolence; funeral orationnoun
弔電ちょうでんtelegram of condolencenoun
弔問ちょうもんcondolence call; visiting a bereaved family to offer condolencesnoun
弔うとむらうto mourn for; to grieve for; to condole with (the bereaved family, etc.)verb
弔意ちょういcondolence; sympathy; mourningnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 弔 (condolences) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 弓.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 弔 is #1840, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

慶弔けいちょう — congratulations and condolences
弔辞ちょうじ — memorial address; words of condolence; funeral oration
弔電ちょうでん — telegram of condolence

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 弔 have?

The kanji 弔 (condolences) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 弔?

弔 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 弔 mean?

弔 means: condolences, mourning, funeral. On'yomi readings: チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: とむら.う, とぶら.う.

What JLPT level is 弔?

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