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擁

擁 — hug, embrace, possess

Learn the correct stroke order for 擁 (hug), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヨウyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes16
Radical手
Frequency#1213
Meaningshug, embrace, possess, protect, lead

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

擁立ようりつbacking (for a position); giving support to; helping (someone) to a positionnoun
抱擁ほうようembrace; hug; holding in one's armsnoun
擁護ようごprotection; defence; supportnoun
擁するようするto embrace; to hug
人権擁護じんけんようごprotection of human rightsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 擁 (hug) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 擁 is #1213, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

擁立ようりつ — backing (for a position); giving support to; helping (someone) to a position
抱擁ほうよう — embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
擁護ようご — protection; defence; support

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 擁 have?

The kanji 擁 (hug) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 擁?

擁 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 擁 mean?

擁 means: hug, embrace, possess, protect, lead. On'yomi readings: ヨウ.

What JLPT level is 擁?

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