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求 — request, want, wish for

Learn the correct stroke order for 求 (request), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 47 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)キュウkyuu、グgu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)もと.めるmotomeru
Strokes7
Radical水
Frequency#220
Meaningsrequest, want, wish for, require, demand

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 7 — start from the green dot

Common Words

求刑きゅうけいrecommended sentence; prosecution's demand for punishmentnoun
求職きゅうしょくjob hunting; seeking employmentnoun
求人きゅうじんrecruiting; job offer; job vacancynoun
請求せいきゅうclaim; demand; chargenoun
探求たんきゅうsearch; quest; pursuitnoun
追求ついきゅうpursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chasenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 求 (request) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 求 is #220, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

求刑きゅうけい — recommended sentence; prosecution's demand for punishment
求職きゅうしょく — job hunting; seeking employment
求人きゅうじん — recruiting; job offer; job vacancy

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (水)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 求 have?

The kanji 求 (request) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 求?

求 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 求 mean?

求 means: request, want, wish for, require, demand. On'yomi readings: キュウ, グ. Kun'yomi readings: もと.める.

What JLPT level is 求?

求 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.