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沿

沿 — run alongside, follow along, run along

Learn the correct stroke order for 沿 (run alongside), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 68 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)エンen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)そ.うsou、-ぞ.いzoi
Strokes8
Radical水
Frequency#1121
Meaningsrun alongside, follow along, run along, lie along

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 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

沿うそうto run along; to run beside; to stick to (a line)verb
沿海えんかいsea along the coast; coastal waters; inshore watersnoun
沿革えんかくhistory; developmentnoun
沿岸えんがんcoast; shorenoun
沿線えんせんplaces alongside a railway line, bus route, major thoroughfare, etc.noun
沿道えんどうroadside; wayside; routenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 沿 (run alongside) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 沿 is #1121, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

沿うそう — to run along; to run beside; to stick to (a line)
沿海えんかい — sea along the coast; coastal waters; inshore waters
沿革えんかく — history; development

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 沿 have?

The kanji 沿 (run alongside) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 沿?

沿 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 沿 mean?

沿 means: run alongside, follow along, run along, lie along. On'yomi readings: エン. Kun'yomi readings: そ.う, -ぞ.い.

What JLPT level is 沿?

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