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授

授 — impart, instruct, grant

Learn the correct stroke order for 授 (impart), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジュju
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さず.けるsazukeru、さず.かるsazukaru
Strokes11
Radical手
Frequency#535
Meaningsimpart, instruct, grant, confer

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

教授きょうじゅprofessornoun
授業じゅぎょうlesson; class; teachingnoun
授受じゅじゅgiving and receiving; transferring; transfernoun
授賞じゅしょうawarding a prize; giving an awardnoun
授与じゅよawarding; conferment; grantingnoun
授かるさずかるto be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent)verb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 授 (impart) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 授 is #535, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

教授きょうじゅ — professor
授業じゅぎょう — lesson; class; teaching
授受じゅじゅ — giving and receiving; transferring; transfer

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 授 have?

The kanji 授 (impart) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 授?

授 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 授 mean?

授 means: impart, instruct, grant, confer. On'yomi readings: ジュ. Kun'yomi readings: さず.ける, さず.かる.

What JLPT level is 授?

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