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稽

稽 — think, consider

Learn the correct stroke order for 稽 (think), a 15-stroke kanji.

Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケイkei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かんが.えるkangaeru、とど.めるtodomeru
Strokes15
Radical禾
Frequency#2372
Meaningsthink, consider

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.

Draw stroke 1 of 15 — start from the green dot

Common Words

滑稽こっけいfunny; comical; humorousna-adjective
稽古けいこpractice; practising; trainingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 稽 (think) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 15 strokes with radical 禾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 稽 is #2372, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

滑稽こっけい — funny; comical; humorous
稽古けいこ — practice; practising; training

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 稽 have?

The kanji 稽 (think) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 稽?

稽 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 稽 mean?

稽 means: think, consider. On'yomi readings: ケイ. Kun'yomi readings: かんが.える, とど.める.