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現

現 — present, existing, actual

Learn the correct stroke order for 現 (present), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゲンgen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あらわ.れるarawareru、あらわ.すarawasu、うつつutsutsu、うつ.つutsutsu
Strokes11
Radical玉
Frequency#85
Meaningspresent, existing, actual

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

現にげんにactually; reallyadverb
現況げんきょうpresent conditionnoun
現金げんきんcash; ready money; money on handnoun
現行げんこうpresent; current; in operationnoun
現在げんざいthe present; present time; nownoun
現実げんじつreality; actuality; hard factnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 現 (present) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 玉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 現 is #85, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

現にげんに — actually; really
現況げんきょう — present condition
現金げんきん — cash; ready money; money on hand

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 現 have?

The kanji 現 (present) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 現?

現 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 現 mean?

現 means: present, existing, actual. On'yomi readings: ゲン. Kun'yomi readings: あらわ.れる, あらわ.す, うつつ, うつ.つ.

What JLPT level is 現?

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