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愁

愁 — distress, grieve, lament

Learn the correct stroke order for 愁 (distress), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うれ.えるureeru、うれ.いurei
Strokes13
Radical心
Frequency#2171
Meaningsdistress, grieve, lament, be anxious

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

哀愁あいしゅうpathos; sorrow; griefnoun
郷愁きょうしゅうnostalgia; homesicknessnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 愁 (distress) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 愁 is #2171, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

哀愁あいしゅう — pathos; sorrow; grief
郷愁きょうしゅう — nostalgia; homesickness

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 愁 have?

The kanji 愁 (distress) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 愁?

愁 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 愁 mean?

愁 means: distress, grieve, lament, be anxious. On'yomi readings: シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: うれ.える, うれ.い.

What JLPT level is 愁?

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