控

控 — withdraw, draw in, hold back

Learn the correct stroke order for 控 (withdraw), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 11

On'yomi (音読み)コウkou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひか.えるhikaeru、ひか.えhikae

Strokes11

Radical手

Frequency#1000

Meaningswithdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

控えひかえreserve; spare; backupnoun

控除こうじょsubtraction; deduction (e.g. of tax)noun

控訴こうそappeal to a higher court; intermediate appealnoun

控えるひかえるto be temperate in; to refrain; to abstainverb

控えめひかえめmoderate; reserved; modestna-adjective

手控えてびかえnote; memorandumnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 控 (withdraw) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 控 is #1000, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

控えひかえ — reserve; spare; backup

控除こうじょ — subtraction; deduction (e.g. of tax)

控訴こうそ — appeal to a higher court; intermediate appeal

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 控 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 控?

控 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 控 mean?

控 means: withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: ひか.える, ひか.え.

What JLPT level is 控?

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