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緒

緒 — thong, beginning, inception

Learn the correct stroke order for 緒 (thong), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショsho、チョcho
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おo、いとぐちitoguchi
Strokes14
Radical糸
Frequency#952
Meaningsthong, beginning, inception, end, cord, strap, mental or emotional state

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一緒いっしょ(doing) togethernoun
緒戦しょせんbeginning of hostilities; beginning of competitionnoun
端緒たんしょstart; beginning; first stepnoun
内緒ないしょsecrecy; confidentiality; privacynoun
由緒ゆいしょhistory; pedigree; lineagenoun
情緒じょうちょemotion; feelingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 緒 (thong) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 緒 is #952, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一緒いっしょ — (doing) together
緒戦しょせん — beginning of hostilities; beginning of competition
端緒たんしょ — start; beginning; first step

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

初first time所place処dispose

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 緒 have?

The kanji 緒 (thong) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 緒?

緒 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 緒 mean?

緒 means: thong, beginning, inception, end, cord, strap, mental or emotional state. On'yomi readings: ショ, チョ. Kun'yomi readings: お, いとぐち.

What JLPT level is 緒?

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