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慰

慰 — consolation, amusement, seduce

Learn the correct stroke order for 慰 (consolation), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)イi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)なぐさ.めるnagusameru、なぐさ.むnagusamu
Strokes15
Radical心
Frequency#1158
Meaningsconsolation, amusement, seduce, cheer, make sport of, comfort, console

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

慰安いあんsolace; relaxationnoun
慰問いもんvisit to console someone; giving comfort (to the sick, injured, etc.); expressing condolences (sympathy, concern, etc.)noun
慰謝いしゃconsolationnoun
慰霊いれいconsoling the spirits of the deadnoun
慰めるなぐさめるto comfort; to console; to amuseverb
慰霊祭いれいさいmemorial servicenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 慰 (consolation) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 慰 is #1158, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

慰安いあん — solace; relaxation
慰問いもん — visit to console someone; giving comfort (to the sick, injured, etc.); expressing condolences (sympathy, concern, etc.)
慰謝いしゃ — consolation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 慰 have?

The kanji 慰 (consolation) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 慰?

慰 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 慰 mean?

慰 means: consolation, amusement, seduce, cheer, make sport of, comfort, console. On'yomi readings: イ. Kun'yomi readings: なぐさ.める, なぐさ.む.

What JLPT level is 慰?

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