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憧

憧 — yearn after, long for, aspire to

Learn the correct stroke order for 憧 (yearn after), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou、トウtou、ドウdou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あこが.れるakogareru
Strokes15
Radical心
Frequency#2259
Meaningsyearn after, long for, aspire to, admire, adore

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

憧れあこがれyearning; longing; aspirationnoun
憧れるあこがれるto long for; to yearn for; to hanker afterverb
憧れの的あこがれのまとobject of adoration, longingexpression

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 憧 (yearn after) 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, 憧 is #2259, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

憧れあこがれ — yearning; longing; aspiration
憧れるあこがれる — to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after
憧れの的あこがれのまと — object of adoration, longing

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 憧 have?

The kanji 憧 (yearn after) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 憧?

憧 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 憧 mean?

憧 means: yearn after, long for, aspire to, admire, adore. On'yomi readings: ショウ, トウ, ドウ. Kun'yomi readings: あこが.れる.

What JLPT level is 憧?

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