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続

続 — continue, series, sequel

Learn the correct stroke order for 続 (continue), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 413 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゾクzoku、ショクshoku、コウkou、キョウkyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つづ.くtsuzuku、つづ.けるtsuzukeru、つぐ.ないtsugunai
Strokes13
Radical糸
Frequency#141
Meaningscontinue, series, sequel

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

永続えいぞくpermanence; continuationnoun
勤続きんぞくcontinuous servicenoun
継続けいぞくcontinuation; continuance; maintenancenoun
後続こうぞくsucceeding; following; trailingnoun
持続じぞくcontinuation; persisting; lastingnoun
接続せつぞくconnection; attachment; unionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 続 (continue) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 続 is #141, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

永続えいぞく — permanence; continuation
勤続きんぞく — continuous service
継続けいぞく — continuation; continuance; maintenance

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

経sutra共together交mingle向yonder確assurance格status職post供submit

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 続 have?

The kanji 続 (continue) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 続?

続 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 続 mean?

続 means: continue, series, sequel. On'yomi readings: ゾク, ショク, コウ, キョウ. Kun'yomi readings: つづ.く, つづ.ける, つぐ.ない.

What JLPT level is 続?

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