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盟

盟 — alliance, oath

Learn the correct stroke order for 盟 (alliance), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 613 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)メイmei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes13
Radical皿
Frequency#587
Meaningsalliance, oath

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

加盟かめいjoining (an association, agreement, etc.); participation; affiliationnoun
盟主めいしゅleader (of an alliance); leading powernoun
盟約めいやくoath; pledge; pactnoun
盟友めいゆうsworn friendnoun
連盟れんめいleague; federation; unionnoun
同盟どうめいalliance; union; leaguenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 盟 (alliance) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 皿.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 盟 is #587, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

加盟かめい — joining (an association, agreement, etc.); participation; affiliation
盟主めいしゅ — leader (of an alliance); leading power
盟約めいやく — oath; pledge; pact

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (皿)

皿dish盆basin益benefit盛boom盗steal監oversee盤tray

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 盟 have?

The kanji 盟 (alliance) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 盟?

盟 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 盟 mean?

盟 means: alliance, oath. On'yomi readings: メイ.

What JLPT level is 盟?

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