環

環 — ring, circle, loop

Learn the correct stroke order for 環 (ring), a 17-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school17 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 17

On'yomi (音読み)カンkan

Kun'yomi (訓読み)わwa

Strokes17

Radical玉

Frequency#409

Meaningsring, circle, loop

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

一環いっかんlink (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.)noun

環境かんきょうenvironment; surroundings; circumstancesnoun

環礁かんしょうatoll; circular coral reefnoun

環状かんじょうannulation; ring shape; loop shapenoun

循環じゅんかんcirculation; rotation; cyclenoun

悪循環あくじゅんかんvicious circle; vicious cyclenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 環 (ring) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 玉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 環 is #409, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一環いっかん — link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.)

環境かんきょう — environment; surroundings; circumstances

環礁かんしょう — atoll; circular coral reef

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 環 have?

The kanji 環 (ring) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 環?

環 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 環 mean?

環 means: ring, circle, loop. On'yomi readings: カン. Kun'yomi readings: わ.

What JLPT level is 環?

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