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系

系 — lineage, system

Learn the correct stroke order for 系 (lineage), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 67 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケイkei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes7
Radical糸
Frequency#567
Meaningslineage, system

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

家系かけいfamily lineagenoun
系図けいずfamily tree; pedigree; genealogynoun
系統けいとうsystemnoun
系譜けいふgenealogy; lineage; family treenoun
系列けいれつseries; sequence; systemnoun
体系たいけいsystem; organization; organisationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 系 (lineage) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 系 is #567, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

家系かけい — family lineage
系図けいず — family tree; pedigree; genealogy
系統けいとう — system

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (糸)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 系 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 系?

系 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 系 mean?

系 means: lineage, system. On'yomi readings: ケイ.

What JLPT level is 系?

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