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携

携 — portable, carry (in hand), armed with

Learn the correct stroke order for 携 (portable), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケイkei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たずさ.えるtazusaeru、たずさ.わるtazusawaru
Strokes13
Radical手
Frequency#1017
Meaningsportable, carry (in hand), armed with, bring along

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

携帯けいたいcarrying (on one's person or in the hand)noun
提携ていけいcooperation; tie-up; joint businessnoun
必携ひっけいindispensable; essential; must-havenoun
連携れんけいcooperation; coordination; collaborationnoun
携えるたずさえるto carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's personverb
携わるたずさわるto engage in; to participate in; to take part inverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 携 (portable) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 携 is #1017, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

携帯けいたい — carrying (on one's person or in the hand)
提携ていけい — cooperation; tie-up; joint business
必携ひっけい — indispensable; essential; must-have

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 携 have?

The kanji 携 (portable) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 携?

携 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 携 mean?

携 means: portable, carry (in hand), armed with, bring along. On'yomi readings: ケイ. Kun'yomi readings: たずさ.える, たずさ.わる.

What JLPT level is 携?

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