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強

強 — strong

Learn the correct stroke order for 強 (strong), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 211 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キョウkyou、ゴウgou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つよ.いtsuyoi、つよ.まるtsuyomaru、つよ.めるtsuyomeru、し.いるshiiru、こわ.いkowai
Strokes11
Radical弓
Frequency#112
Meaningsstrong

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

頑強がんきょうstubborn; dogged; persistentna-adjective
強いつよいstrong; potent; competenti-adjective
強さつよさstrength; powernoun
強みつよみforte; strong pointnoun
強引ごういんoverbearing; coercive; pushyna-adjective
強化きょうかstrengthening; intensifying; reinforcementnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 強 (strong) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 弓.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 強 is #112, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

頑強がんきょう — stubborn; dogged; persistent
強いつよい — strong; potent; competent
強さつよさ — strength; power

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (弓)

弓bow引pull弔condolences弟younger brother弥all the more弦bowstring弧arc弱weak

Same reading

業business京capital教teach楽music兄elder brother

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 強 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 強?

強 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 強 mean?

強 means: strong. On'yomi readings: キョウ, ゴウ. Kun'yomi readings: つよ.い, つよ.まる, つよ.める, し.いる, こわ.い.

What JLPT level is 強?

強 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.