疑 — doubt, distrust, be suspicious
Learn the correct stroke order for 疑 (doubt), a 14-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 疑 (doubt) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 疋.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 疑 is #283, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Related Kanji
Same radical (疋)
Same reading
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 疑 have?
The kanji 疑 (doubt) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 疑?
疑 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 疑 mean?
疑 means: doubt, distrust, be suspicious, question. On'yomi readings: ギ. Kun'yomi readings: うたが.う.
What JLPT level is 疑?
疑 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.