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縁

縁 — affinity, relation, connection

Learn the correct stroke order for 縁 (affinity), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)エンen、-ネンnen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふちfuchi、ふち.どるfuchidoru、ゆかりyukari、よすがyosuga、へりheri、えにしenishi
Strokes15
Radical糸
Frequency#1291
Meaningsaffinity, relation, connection, edge, border, verge, brink

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

因縁いんねんfate; destinynoun
縁起えんぎomen; sign of lucknoun
縁側えんがわengawa; external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese housesnoun
縁談えんだんmarriage proposal; marriage talksnoun
額縁がくぶち(picture) framenoun
血縁けつえんblood relationship; consanguinitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 縁 (affinity) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 縁 is #1291, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

因縁いんねん — fate; destiny
縁起えんぎ — omen; sign of luck
縁側えんがわ — engawa; external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese houses

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 縁 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 縁?

縁 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 縁 mean?

縁 means: affinity, relation, connection, edge, border, verge, brink. On'yomi readings: エン, -ネン. Kun'yomi readings: ふち, ふち.どる, ゆかり, よすが, へり, えにし.

What JLPT level is 縁?

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