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結

結 — tie, bind, contract

Learn the correct stroke order for 結 (tie), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 412 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケツketsu、ケチkechi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)むす.ぶmusubu、ゆ.うyuu、ゆ.わえるyuwaeru
Strokes12
Radical糸
Frequency#162
Meaningstie, bind, contract, join, organize, do up hair, fasten

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

完結かんけつconclusion; completionnoun
結うゆうto do up (hair); to dress; to arrangeverb
結びむすびending; conclusionnoun
結ぶむすぶto tie; to bind; to linkverb
結果けっかresult; consequence; outcomenoun
結核けっかくtuberculosis; TBnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 結 (tie) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 結 is #162, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

完結かんけつ — conclusion; completion
結うゆう — to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange
結びむすび — ending; conclusion

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (糸)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 結 have?

The kanji 結 (tie) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 結?

結 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 結 mean?

結 means: tie, bind, contract, join, organize, do up hair, fasten. On'yomi readings: ケツ, ケチ. Kun'yomi readings: むす.ぶ, ゆ.う, ゆ.わえる.

What JLPT level is 結?

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