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径

径 — diameter, path, method

Learn the correct stroke order for 径 (diameter), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 48 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)ケイkei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)みちmichi、こみちkomichi、さしわたしsashiwatashi、ただちにtadachini
Strokes8
Radical彳
Frequency#1435
Meaningsdiameter, path, method

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

口径こうけいaperture; bore; calibrenoun
半径はんけいradiusnoun
直径ちょっけいdiameternoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 径 (diameter) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 彳.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 径 is #1435, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

口径こうけい — aperture; bore; calibre
半径はんけい — radius
直径ちょっけい — diameter

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 径 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 径?

径 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 径 mean?

径 means: diameter, path, method. On'yomi readings: ケイ. Kun'yomi readings: みち, こみち, さしわたし, ただちに.

What JLPT level is 径?

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