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接

接 — touch, contact, adjoin

Learn the correct stroke order for 接 (touch), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セツsetsu、ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つ.ぐtsugu
Strokes11
Radical手
Frequency#523
Meaningstouch, contact, adjoin, piece together

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

応接おうせつreception (e.g. of visitors); dealing withnoun
間接かんせつindirection; indirectnessnoun
接近せっきんgetting closer; drawing nearer; approachingnoun
接見せっけん(official) audience; interview; receptionnoun
接種せっしゅinoculation; vaccinationnoun
接触せっしょくtouch; contact; touchingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 接 (touch) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 接 is #523, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

応接おうせつ — reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with
間接かんせつ — indirection; indirectness
接近せっきん — getting closer; drawing nearer; approaching

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 接 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 接?

接 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 接 mean?

接 means: touch, contact, adjoin, piece together. On'yomi readings: セツ, ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: つ.ぐ.

What JLPT level is 接?

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