登

登 — ascend, climb up

Learn the correct stroke order for 登 (ascend), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 312 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 12

On'yomi (音読み)トウtou、トto、ドウdou、ショウshou、チョウchou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)のぼ.るnoboru、あ.がるagaru

Strokes12

Radical癶

Frequency#566

Meaningsascend, climb up

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

登記とうきregistry; registrationnoun

登校とうこうattendance (at school); going to schoolnoun

登山とざんmountain climbing; mountaineering; ascent of a mountainnoun

登場とうじょうentrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.)noun

登録とうろくregistration; accession; registernoun

登用とうようappointment; assignment; promotionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 登 (ascend) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 癶.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 登 is #566, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

登記とうき — registry; registration

登校とうこう — attendance (at school); going to school

登山とざん — mountain climbing; mountaineering; ascent of a mountain

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 登 have?

The kanji 登 (ascend) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 登?

登 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 登 mean?

登 means: ascend, climb up. On'yomi readings: トウ, ト, ドウ, ショウ, チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: のぼ.る, あ.がる.

What JLPT level is 登?

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