旋

旋 — rotation, go around

Learn the correct stroke order for 旋 (rotation), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)センsen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)め.ぐるmeguru、いばりibari
Strokes11
Radical方
Frequency#1801
Meaningsrotation, go around

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

旋回せんかいrevolution; rotation; turningnoun
旋風せんぷうwhirlwindnoun
旋律せんりつmelody; tunenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 旋 (rotation) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 方.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 旋 is #1801, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

旋回せんかい — revolution; rotation; turning
旋風せんぷう — whirlwind
旋律せんりつ — melody; tune

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 旋 have?

The kanji 旋 (rotation) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 旋?

旋 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 旋 mean?

旋 means: rotation, go around. On'yomi readings: セン. Kun'yomi readings: め.ぐる, いばり.

What JLPT level is 旋?

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