経

経 — sutra, longitude, pass thru

Learn the correct stroke order for 経 (sutra), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 11

On'yomi (音読み)ケイkei、キョウkyou、キンkin

Kun'yomi (訓読み)へ.るheru、た.つtatsu、たていとtateito、はか.るhakaru、のりnori

Strokes11

Radical糸

Frequency#79

Meaningssutra, longitude, pass thru, expire, warp

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

経つたつto pass (of time); to elapseverb

経るへるto pass; to elapse; to go byverb

経緯けいいdetails; particulars; sequence of eventsnoun

経営けいえいmanagement; administration; operationnoun

経過けいかpassage (of time); elapsing; lapsenoun

経験けいけんexperiencenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 経 (sutra) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 経 is #79, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

経つたつ — to pass (of time); to elapse

経るへる — to pass; to elapse; to go by

経緯けいい — details; particulars; sequence of events

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

続continue 共together 係person in charge 供submit 警admonish 形shape 景scenery 勤diligence

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 経 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 経?

経 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 経 mean?

経 means: sutra, longitude, pass thru, expire, warp. On'yomi readings: ケイ, キョウ, キン. Kun'yomi readings: へ.る, た.つ, たていと, はか.る, のり.

What JLPT level is 経?

経 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.