永

永 — eternity, long, lengthy

Learn the correct stroke order for 永 (eternity), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 55 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 5

On'yomi (音読み)エイei

Kun'yomi (訓読み)なが.いnagai

Strokes5

Radical水

Frequency#846

Meaningseternity, long, lengthy

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

永遠えいえんeternity; perpetuity; permanencenoun

永住えいじゅうpermanent residencenoun

永続えいぞくpermanence; continuationnoun

永代えいたいpermanence; eternitynoun

永久えいきゅうeternity; permanence; perpetuitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 永 (eternity) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 永 is #846, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

永遠えいえん — eternity; perpetuity; permanence

永住えいじゅう — permanent residence

永続えいぞく — permanence; continuation

Practice Sheet

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Same radical (水)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 永 have?

The kanji 永 (eternity) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 永?

永 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 永 mean?

永 means: eternity, long, lengthy. On'yomi readings: エイ. Kun'yomi readings: なが.い.

What JLPT level is 永?

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