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為

為 — do, change, make

Learn the correct stroke order for 為 (do), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)イi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ためtame、な.るnaru、な.すnasu、す.るsuru、たりtari、つく.るtsukuru、なりnari
Strokes9
Radical火
Frequency#831
Meaningsdo, change, make, benefit, welfare, be of use, reach to, try, practice, cost, serve as, good, advantage, as a result of

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

為にためにfor; for the sake of; to one's advantageconjunction
為替かわせmoney order; draftnoun
行為こういact; deed; conductnoun
人為じんいhuman work; human agency; artnoun
無為むいidleness; inactivityna-adjective
為すなすto do; to commit; to carry outverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 為 (do) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 火.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 為 is #831, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

為にために — for; for the sake of; to one's advantage
為替かわせ — money order; draft
行為こうい — act; deed; conduct

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 為 have?

The kanji 為 (do) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 為?

為 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 為 mean?

為 means: do, change, make, benefit, welfare, be of use, reach to, try, practice, cost, serve as, good, advantage, as a result of. On'yomi readings: イ. Kun'yomi readings: ため, な.る, な.す, す.る, たり, つく.る, なり.

What JLPT level is 為?

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