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終

終 — end, finish

Learn the correct stroke order for 終 (end), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 311 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)お.わるowaru、-お.わるowaru、おわ.るowaru、お.えるoeru、ついtsui、つい.にtsuini
Strokes11
Radical糸
Frequency#256
Meaningsend, finish

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

最終さいしゅうlast; final; closingnoun
始終しじゅうcontinuously; from beginning to end; from first to lastadverb
終局しゅうきょくend; close; conclusionnoun
終結しゅうけつend; closenoun
終始しゅうしbeginning and endnoun
終身しゅうしんlifelong; lifetime; for life

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 終 (end) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 終 is #256, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

最終さいしゅう — last; final; closing
始終しじゅう — continuously; from beginning to end; from first to last
終局しゅうきょく — end; close; conclusion

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 終 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 終?

終 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 終 mean?

終 means: end, finish. On'yomi readings: シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: お.わる, -お.わる, おわ.る, お.える, つい, つい.に.

What JLPT level is 終?

終 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.