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欺

欺 — deceit, cheat, delude

Learn the correct stroke order for 欺 (deceit), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ギgi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あざむ.くazamuku
Strokes12
Radical欠
Frequency#1541
Meaningsdeceit, cheat, delude

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

欺くあざむくto deceive; to delude; to trickverb
詐欺さぎfraud; swindle; graftnoun
詐欺師さぎしswindler; fraudster; tricksternoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 欺 (deceit) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 欠.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 欺 is #1541, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

欺くあざむく — to deceive; to delude; to trick
詐欺さぎ — fraud; swindle; graft
詐欺師さぎし — swindler; fraudster; trickster

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 欺 have?

The kanji 欺 (deceit) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 欺?

欺 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 欺 mean?

欺 means: deceit, cheat, delude. On'yomi readings: ギ. Kun'yomi readings: あざむ.く.

What JLPT level is 欺?

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