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挨

挨 — approach, draw near, push open

Learn the correct stroke order for 挨 (approach), a 10-stroke kanji.

Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)アイai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひら.くhiraku
Strokes10
Radical手
Frequency#2258
Meaningsapproach, draw near, push open

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

挨拶あいさつgreeting; greetings; salutationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 挨 (approach) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 10 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 挨 is #2258, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

挨拶あいさつ — greeting; greetings; salutation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 挨 have?

The kanji 挨 (approach) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 挨?

挨 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 挨 mean?

挨 means: approach, draw near, push open. On'yomi readings: アイ. Kun'yomi readings: ひら.く.