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督

督 — coach, command, urge

Learn the correct stroke order for 督 (coach), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トクtoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes13
Radical目
Frequency#534
Meaningscoach, command, urge, lead, supervise

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

監督かんとくsupervision; control; superintendencenoun
総督そうとくgovernor-general; governor; viceroynoun
督促とくそくurge; demand; importunitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 督 (coach) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 目.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 督 is #534, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

監督かんとく — supervision; control; superintendence
総督そうとく — governor-general; governor; viceroy
督促とくそく — urge; demand; importunity

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (目)

目eye直straightaway盲blind相inter-県prefecture省government ministry看watch over盾shield

Same reading

独single徳benevolence篤fervent匿hide

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 督 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 督?

督 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 督 mean?

督 means: coach, command, urge, lead, supervise. On'yomi readings: トク.

What JLPT level is 督?

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