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承

承 — acquiesce, hear, listen to

Learn the correct stroke order for 承 (acquiesce), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 68 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou、ジョウjou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うけたまわ.るuketamawaru、う.けるukeru
Strokes8
Radical手
Frequency#775
Meaningsacquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

継承けいしょうinheritance; succession; accessionnoun
承るうけたまわるto hear; to be told; to knowverb
承諾しょうだくconsent; approval; acceptancenoun
承知しょうちknowledge; awarenessnoun
承認しょうにんrecognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgmentnoun
伝承でんしょうhanding down (information); legend; traditionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 承 (acquiesce) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 承 is #775, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

継承けいしょう — inheritance; succession; accession
承るうけたまわる — to hear; to be told; to know
承諾しょうだく — consent; approval; acceptance

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 承 have?

The kanji 承 (acquiesce) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 承?

承 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 承 mean?

承 means: acquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive. On'yomi readings: ショウ, ジョウ. Kun'yomi readings: うけたまわ.る, う.ける.

What JLPT level is 承?

承 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.