略

略 — abbreviation, omission, outline

Learn the correct stroke order for 略 (abbreviation), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 11

On'yomi (音読み)リャクryaku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ほぼhobo、はぶ.くhabuku、おか.すokasu、おさ.めるosameru、はかりごとhakarigoto、はか.るhakaru

Strokes11

Radical田

Frequency#774

Meaningsabbreviation, omission, outline, shorten, capture, plunder

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

概略がいりゃくoutline; summary; gistnoun

簡略かんりゃくsimple; briefna-adjective

攻略こうりゃくcapture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); conquestnoun

策略さくりゃくstratagem; artifice; tricknoun

省略しょうりゃくomission; leaving outnoun

戦略せんりゃくstrategy; tacticsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 略 (abbreviation) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 田.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 略 is #774, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

概略がいりゃく — outline; summary; gist

簡略かんりゃく — simple; brief

攻略こうりゃく — capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); conquest

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 略 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 略?

略 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 略 mean?

略 means: abbreviation, omission, outline, shorten, capture, plunder. On'yomi readings: リャク. Kun'yomi readings: ほぼ, はぶ.く, おか.す, おさ.める, はかりごと, はか.る.

What JLPT level is 略?

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