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紹

紹 — introduce, inherit, help

Learn the correct stroke order for 紹 (introduce), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes11
Radical糸
Frequency#963
Meaningsintroduce, inherit, help

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

紹介しょうかいintroduction; presentation; referralnoun
紹介者しょうかいしゃperson who introduces someone; introducernoun
紹介文しょうかいぶんintroductory text; introductory essaynoun
自己紹介じこしょうかいself-introductionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 紹 (introduce) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 紹 is #963, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

紹介しょうかい — introduction; presentation; referral
紹介者しょうかいしゃ — person who introduces someone; introducer
紹介文しょうかいぶん — introductory text; introductory essay

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (糸)

糸thread系lineage約promise紀chronicle級class紅crimson糾twist紙paper

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 紹 have?

The kanji 紹 (introduce) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 紹?

紹 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 紹 mean?

紹 means: introduce, inherit, help. On'yomi readings: ショウ.

What JLPT level is 紹?

紹 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.