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納

納 — settlement, obtain, reap

Learn the correct stroke order for 納 (settlement), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 610 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ノウnou、ナッna、ナna、ナンnan、トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おさ.めるosameru、-おさ.めるosameru、おさ.まるosamaru
Strokes10
Radical糸
Frequency#987
Meaningssettlement, obtain, reap, pay, supply, store

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

収納しゅうのうstorage; putting awaynoun
出納すいとうreceipts and expenditure (disbursements)noun
滞納たいのうfalling behind (with a payment); being in arrears; non-paymentnoun
納屋なやbarn (for storage); shed; outbuildingnoun
納税のうぜいpayment of taxesnoun
納豆なっとうnatto (fermented soybeans)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 納 (settlement) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 納 is #987, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

収納しゅうのう — storage; putting away
出納すいとう — receipts and expenditure (disbursements)
滞納たいのう — falling behind (with a payment); being in arrears; non-payment

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 納 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 納?

納 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 納 mean?

納 means: settlement, obtain, reap, pay, supply, store. On'yomi readings: ノウ, ナッ, ナ, ナン, トウ. Kun'yomi readings: おさ.める, -おさ.める, おさ.まる.

What JLPT level is 納?

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