留

留 — detain, fasten, halt

Learn the correct stroke order for 留 (detain), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 510 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)リュウryuu、ルru

Kun'yomi (訓読み)と.めるtomeru、と.まるtomaru、とど.めるtodomeru、とど.まるtodomaru、るうぶるruuburu

Strokes10

Radical田

Frequency#731

Meaningsdetain, fasten, halt, stop

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

拘留こうりゅうcustody; detention; confinementnoun

在留ざいりゅうresiding (esp. abroad); staying; livingnoun

残留ざんりゅうstaying behind; remaining; residualnoun

駐留ちゅうりゅうstationing (e.g. of troops); garrisonnoun

保留ほりゅうreservation; putting on hold; defermentnoun

抑留よくりゅうinternment; detainment; detentionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 留 (detain) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 田.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 留 is #731, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

拘留こうりゅう — custody; detention; confinement

在留ざいりゅう — residing (esp. abroad); staying; living

残留ざんりゅう — staying behind; remaining; residual

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (田)

田rice field 由wherefore 申have the honor to 甲armor 男male 町town 画brush-stroke 界world

Same reading

流current 路path

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 留 have?

The kanji 留 (detain) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 留?

留 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 留 mean?

留 means: detain, fasten, halt, stop. On'yomi readings: リュウ, ル. Kun'yomi readings: と.める, と.まる, とど.める, とど.まる, るうぶる.

What JLPT level is 留?

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