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憶

憶 — recollection, think, remember

Learn the correct stroke order for 憶 (recollection), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)オクoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes16
Radical心
Frequency#1324
Meaningsrecollection, think, remember

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

記憶きおくmemory; recollection; remembrancenoun
憶測おくそくguess; speculation; suppositionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 憶 (recollection) 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, 憶 is #1324, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

記憶きおく — memory; recollection; remembrance
憶測おくそく — guess; speculation; supposition

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (心)

心heart必invariably忙busy応apply志intention快cheerful忘forget忍endure

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 憶 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 憶?

憶 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 憶 mean?

憶 means: recollection, think, remember. On'yomi readings: オク.

What JLPT level is 憶?

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