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研

研 — polish, study of, sharpen

Learn the correct stroke order for 研 (polish), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 39 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 9
On'yomi (音読み)ケンken
Kun'yomi (訓読み)と.ぐtogu
Strokes9
Radical石
Frequency#336
Meaningspolish, study of, sharpen

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

研究けんきゅうresearch; study; investigationnoun
研修けんしゅうtraining (esp. in-service); induction coursenoun
研磨けんまgrinding; polishingnoun
研ぐとぐto sharpen; to hone; to whetverb
研究員けんきゅういんresearcher; lab workernoun
研究室けんきゅうしつlaboratorynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 研 (polish) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 石.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 研 is #336, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

研究けんきゅう — research; study; investigation
研修けんしゅう — training (esp. in-service); induction course
研磨けんま — grinding; polishing

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 研 have?

The kanji 研 (polish) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 研?

研 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 研 mean?

研 means: polish, study of, sharpen. On'yomi readings: ケン. Kun'yomi readings: と.ぐ.

What JLPT level is 研?

研 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.