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愉

愉 — pleasure, happy, rejoice

Learn the correct stroke order for 愉 (pleasure), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ユyu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たの.しいtanoshii、たの.しむtanoshimu
Strokes12
Radical心
Frequency#1974
Meaningspleasure, happy, rejoice

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

愉快ゆかいpleasant; delightful; enjoyablena-adjective
不愉快ふゆかいunpleasant; disagreeable; displeasingna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 愉 (pleasure) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 愉 is #1974, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

愉快ゆかい — pleasant; delightful; enjoyable
不愉快ふゆかい — unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (心)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 愉 have?

The kanji 愉 (pleasure) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 愉?

愉 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 愉 mean?

愉 means: pleasure, happy, rejoice. On'yomi readings: ユ. Kun'yomi readings: たの.しい, たの.しむ.

What JLPT level is 愉?

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