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悼

悼 — lament, grieve over

Learn the correct stroke order for 悼 (lament), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)いた.むitamu
Strokes11
Radical心
Frequency#1645
Meaningslament, grieve over

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

哀悼あいとうcondolence; regret; tributenoun
追悼ついとうmourningnoun
悼むいたむto grieve over; to mourn; to lamentverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 悼 (lament) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 悼 is #1645, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

哀悼あいとう — condolence; regret; tribute
追悼ついとう — mourning
悼むいたむ — to grieve over; to mourn; to lament

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 悼 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 悼?

悼 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 悼 mean?

悼 means: lament, grieve over. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: いた.む.

What JLPT level is 悼?

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