編

編 — compilation, knit, plait

Learn the correct stroke order for 編 (compilation), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 515 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 15

On'yomi (音読み)ヘンhen

Kun'yomi (訓読み)あ.むamu、-あ.みami

Strokes15

Radical糸

Frequency#591

Meaningscompilation, knit, plait, braid, twist, editing, completed poem, part of a book

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

改編かいへんreorganization; reorganisationnoun

再編さいへんreorganization; reorganisation; reshufflenoun

続編ぞくへんsequel; continuationnoun

長編ちょうへんlong work; (full-length) novel; feature-length filmnoun

編むあむto knit; to plait; to braidverb

編成へんせいcomposition; formation; organizationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 編 (compilation) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 編 is #591, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

改編かいへん — reorganization; reorganisation

再編さいへん — reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle

続編ぞくへん — sequel; continuation

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 編 have?

The kanji 編 (compilation) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 編?

編 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 編 mean?

編 means: compilation, knit, plait, braid, twist, editing, completed poem, part of a book. On'yomi readings: ヘン. Kun'yomi readings: あ.む, -あ.み.

What JLPT level is 編?

編 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.