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注

注 — pour, irrigate, shed (tears)

Learn the correct stroke order for 注 (pour), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 38 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チュウchuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)そそ.ぐsosogu、さ.すsasu、つ.ぐtsugu
Strokes8
Radical水
Frequency#497
Meaningspour, irrigate, shed (tears), flow into, concentrate on, notes, comment, annotate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

傾注けいちゅうdevoting (oneself) to; concentrating (one's efforts) onnoun
受注じゅちゅうaccepting an order; receiving an order; orders receivednoun
注意ちゅういattention; notice; heednoun
注射ちゅうしゃinjection; jab; shotnoun
注釈ちゅうしゃくnotes; comment; remarknoun
注入ちゅうにゅうpouring; injectionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 注 (pour) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 注 is #497, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

傾注けいちゅう — devoting (oneself) to; concentrating (one's efforts) on
受注じゅちゅう — accepting an order; receiving an order; orders received
注意ちゅうい — attention; notice; heed

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 注 have?

The kanji 注 (pour) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 注?

注 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 注 mean?

注 means: pour, irrigate, shed (tears), flow into, concentrate on, notes, comment, annotate. On'yomi readings: チュウ. Kun'yomi readings: そそ.ぐ, さ.す, つ.ぐ.

What JLPT level is 注?

注 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.