殉 — martyrdom, follow by resigning
Learn the correct stroke order for 殉 (martyrdom), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 殉 (martyrdom) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 歹.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 殉 is #2080, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (歹)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 殉 have?
The kanji 殉 (martyrdom) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 殉?
殉 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 殉 mean?
殉 means: martyrdom, follow by resigning. On'yomi readings: ジュン.
What JLPT level is 殉?
殉 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.