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換

換 — interchange, period, change

Learn the correct stroke order for 換 (interchange), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カンkan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)か.えるkaeru、-か.えるkaeru、か.わるkawaru
Strokes12
Radical手
Frequency#687
Meaningsinterchange, period, change, convert, replace, renew

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

換気かんきventilationnoun
換金かんきんrealization (of goods into money); conversion (into money); liquidationnoun
換算かんさんconversion (e.g. yen to dollars); change; exchangenoun
互換ごかんinterchangenoun
交換こうかんexchange; interchange; switchingnoun
転換てんかんconversion; diversion; changeovernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 換 (interchange) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 換 is #687, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

換気かんき — ventilation
換金かんきん — realization (of goods into money); conversion (into money); liquidation
換算かんさん — conversion (e.g. yen to dollars); change; exchange

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 換 have?

The kanji 換 (interchange) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 換?

換 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 換 mean?

換 means: interchange, period, change, convert, replace, renew. On'yomi readings: カン. Kun'yomi readings: か.える, -か.える, か.わる.

What JLPT level is 換?

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