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紀

紀 — chronicle, account, narrative

Learn the correct stroke order for 紀 (chronicle), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 59 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 9
On'yomi (音読み)キki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes9
Radical糸
Frequency#780
Meaningschronicle, account, narrative, history, annals, geologic period

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

紀元きげんeranoun
紀行きこうtraveller's journal; traveler's journal; traveloguenoun
綱紀こうきlaw and order; (official) disciplinenoun
世紀せいきcenturynoun
風紀ふうきpublic morals; discipline; rules governing social behaviornoun
紀元前きげんぜんpre-era; BC; BCEnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 紀 (chronicle) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 紀 is #780, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

紀元きげん — era
紀行きこう — traveller's journal; traveler's journal; travelogue
綱紀こうき — law and order; (official) discipline

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (糸)

糸thread系lineage約promise級class紅crimson糾twist紙paper素elementary

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 紀 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 紀?

紀 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 紀 mean?

紀 means: chronicle, account, narrative, history, annals, geologic period. On'yomi readings: キ.

What JLPT level is 紀?

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