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整

整 — organize, arranging, tune

Learn the correct stroke order for 整 (organize), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 316 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セイsei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ととの.えるtotonoeru、ととの.うtotonou
Strokes16
Radical攴
Frequency#478
Meaningsorganize, arranging, tune, tone, meter, key (music)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

均整きんせいsymmetry; balance; proportionnoun
整合せいごうadjustment; coordination; integrationnoun
整数せいすうintegernoun
整頓せいとんorderliness; put in order; tidying upnoun
整備せいびmaintenance; servicingnoun
整理せいりsorting; arrangement; organizationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 整 (organize) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 攴.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 整 is #478, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

均整きんせい — symmetry; balance; proportion
整合せいごう — adjustment; coordination; integration
整数せいすう — integer

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 整 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 整?

整 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 整 mean?

整 means: organize, arranging, tune, tone, meter, key (music). On'yomi readings: セイ. Kun'yomi readings: ととの.える, ととの.う.

What JLPT level is 整?

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