竜

竜 — dragon, imperial

Learn the correct stroke order for 竜 (dragon), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 10

On'yomi (音読み)リュウryuu、リョウryou、ロウrou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)たつtatsu、いせise

Strokes10

Radical立

Frequency#1195

Meaningsdragon, imperial

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

恐竜きょうりゅうdinosaurnoun

竜巻たつまきtornado; whirlwind; waterspoutnoun

竜王りゅうおうDragon Kingnoun

竜りゅうdragon (esp. a Chinese dragon)noun

登竜門とうりゅうもんgateway to successnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 竜 (dragon) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 立.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 竜 is #1195, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

恐竜きょうりゅう — dinosaur

竜巻たつまき — tornado; whirlwind; waterspout

竜王りゅうおう — Dragon King

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (立)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 竜 have?

The kanji 竜 (dragon) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 竜?

竜 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 竜 mean?

竜 means: dragon, imperial. On'yomi readings: リュウ, リョウ, ロウ. Kun'yomi readings: たつ, いせ.

What JLPT level is 竜?

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