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矯

矯 — rectify, straighten, correct

Learn the correct stroke order for 矯 (rectify), a 17-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school17 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キョウkyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)た.めるtameru
Strokes17
Radical矢
Frequency#2105
Meaningsrectify, straighten, correct, reform, cure, control, pretend, falsify

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

矯正きょうせいcorrection (of a fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectificationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 矯 (rectify) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 矢.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 矯 is #2105, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

矯正きょうせい — correction (of a fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectification

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 矯 have?

The kanji 矯 (rectify) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 矯?

矯 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 矯 mean?

矯 means: rectify, straighten, correct, reform, cure, control, pretend, falsify. On'yomi readings: キョウ. Kun'yomi readings: た.める.

What JLPT level is 矯?

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