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抗

抗 — confront, resist, defy

Learn the correct stroke order for 抗 (confront), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あらが.うaragau
Strokes7
Radical手
Frequency#666
Meaningsconfront, resist, defy, oppose

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

抗議こうぎprotest; objectionnoun
抗菌こうきんantibacterial; antimicrobial
抗原こうげんantigennoun
抗争こうそうrivalry; feud; conflictnoun
抗体こうたいantibodynoun
抗日こうにちresistance against Japanese aggression; anti-Japanese (campaign, movement, etc.)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 抗 (confront) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 抗 is #666, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

抗議こうぎ — protest; objection
抗菌こうきん — antibacterial; antimicrobial
抗原こうげん — antigen

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 抗 have?

The kanji 抗 (confront) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 抗?

抗 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 抗 mean?

抗 means: confront, resist, defy, oppose. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: あらが.う.

What JLPT level is 抗?

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