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憩

憩 — recess, rest, relax

Learn the correct stroke order for 憩 (recess), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケイkei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)いこ.いikoi、いこ.うikou
Strokes16
Radical心
Frequency#1731
Meaningsrecess, rest, relax, repose

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

休憩きゅうけいrest; break; recessnoun
憩いいこいrest; relaxationnoun
憩ういこうto rest; to relax; to reposeverb
休憩所きゅうけいじょrest area; rest stop; service area (next to a highway)noun
休憩時間きゅうけいじかんrest period; intermission; break timenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 憩 (recess) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 憩 is #1731, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

休憩きゅうけい — rest; break; recess
憩いいこい — rest; relaxation
憩ういこう — to rest; to relax; to repose

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 憩 have?

The kanji 憩 (recess) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 憩?

憩 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 憩 mean?

憩 means: recess, rest, relax, repose. On'yomi readings: ケイ. Kun'yomi readings: いこ.い, いこ.う.

What JLPT level is 憩?

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