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援

援 — abet, help, save

Learn the correct stroke order for 援 (abet), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)エンen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes12
Radical手
Frequency#312
Meaningsabet, help, save

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

援軍えんぐんreinforcementnoun
援助えんじょassistance; aid; supportnoun
応援おうえんaid; assistance; helpnoun
救援きゅうえんrelief; rescuenoun
後援こうえんsupport; backingnoun
支援しえんsupport; backing; aidnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 援 (abet) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 援 is #312, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

援軍えんぐん — reinforcement
援助えんじょ — assistance; aid; support
応援おうえん — aid; assistance; help

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 援 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 援?

援 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 援 mean?

援 means: abet, help, save. On'yomi readings: エン.

What JLPT level is 援?

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