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準

準 — semi-, correspond to, proportionate to

Learn the correct stroke order for 準 (semi-), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 513 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジュンjun
Kun'yomi (訓読み)じゅん.じるjunjiru、じゅん.ずるjunzuru、なぞら.えるnazoraeru、のりnori、ひと.しいhitoshii、みずもりmizumori
Strokes13
Radical水
Frequency#425
Meaningssemi-, correspond to, proportionate to, conform, imitate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

準急じゅんきゅうsemi-express train; local express train; sub-express trainnoun
準拠じゅんきょbeing based on; following (a rule, guidelines, etc.); conforming to (standards, regulations, etc.)noun
準備じゅんびpreparation; arrangements; getting readynoun
照準しょうじゅんsight (e.g. of a gun); aim; alignmentnoun
水準すいじゅんlevel; standardnoun
標準ひょうじゅんstandard; criterion; normnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 準 (semi-) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 準 is #425, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

準急じゅんきゅう — semi-express train; local express train; sub-express train
準拠じゅんきょ — being based on; following (a rule, guidelines, etc.); conforming to (standards, regulations, etc.)
準備じゅんび — preparation; arrangements; getting ready

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 準 have?

The kanji 準 (semi-) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 準?

準 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 準 mean?

準 means: semi-, correspond to, proportionate to, conform, imitate. On'yomi readings: ジュン. Kun'yomi readings: じゅん.じる, じゅん.ずる, なぞら.える, のり, ひと.しい, みずもり.

What JLPT level is 準?

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