究

究 — research, study

Learn the correct stroke order for 究 (research), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 37 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 7

On'yomi (音読み)キュウkyuu、クku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)きわ.めるkiwameru

Strokes7

Radical穴

Frequency#368

Meaningsresearch, study

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

学究がっきゅうscholar; studentnoun

究極きゅうきょくultimate; final; lastnoun

究明きゅうめいinvestigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts); finding out the facts; bringing (a matter) to lightnoun

研究けんきゅうresearch; study; investigationnoun

探究たんきゅうresearch; investigation; enquirynoun

追究ついきゅうthorough investigation; close inquiry; pursuit (e.g. of the truth)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 究 (research) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 穴.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 究 is #368, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

学究がっきゅう — scholar; student

究極きゅうきょく — ultimate; final; last

究明きゅうめい — investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts); finding out the facts; bringing (a matter) to light

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (穴)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 究 have?

The kanji 究 (research) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 究?

究 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 究 mean?

究 means: research, study. On'yomi readings: キュウ, ク. Kun'yomi readings: きわ.める.

What JLPT level is 究?

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