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縫

縫 — sew, stitch, embroider

Learn the correct stroke order for 縫 (sew), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ホウhou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ぬ.うnuu
Strokes16
Radical糸
Frequency#1723
Meaningssew, stitch, embroider

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.

Draw stroke 1 of 16 — start from the green dot

Common Words

裁縫さいほうsewing; needleworknoun
縫うぬうto sew; to stitchverb
縫製ほうせいsewing (by machine)noun
縫い目ぬいめseam; stitch; suturenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 縫 (sew) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 縫 is #1723, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

裁縫さいほう — sewing; needlework
縫うぬう — to sew; to stitch
縫製ほうせい — sewing (by machine)

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (糸)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 縫 have?

The kanji 縫 (sew) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 縫?

縫 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 縫 mean?

縫 means: sew, stitch, embroider. On'yomi readings: ホウ. Kun'yomi readings: ぬ.う.

What JLPT level is 縫?

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