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栄

栄 — flourish, prosperity, honor

Learn the correct stroke order for 栄 (flourish), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 49 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)エイei、ヨウyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さか.えるsakaeru、は.えhae、-ば.えbae、は.えるhaeru、えe
Strokes9
Radical木
Frequency#920
Meaningsflourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

栄冠えいかんcrown of victory; laurelsnoun
栄枯えいこvicissitudes; ups and downsnoun
栄光えいこうglorynoun
栄誉えいよhonour; honornoun
栄養えいようnutrition; nourishmentnoun
虚栄きょえいvanity; vainglorynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 栄 (flourish) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 栄 is #920, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

栄冠えいかん — crown of victory; laurels
栄枯えいこ — vicissitudes; ups and downs
栄光えいこう — glory

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (木)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 栄 have?

The kanji 栄 (flourish) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 栄?

栄 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 栄 mean?

栄 means: flourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor. On'yomi readings: エイ, ヨウ. Kun'yomi readings: さか.える, は.え, -ば.え, は.える, え.

What JLPT level is 栄?

栄 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.