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繰

繰 — winding, reel, spin

Learn the correct stroke order for 繰 (winding), a 19-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school19 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)く.るkuru
Strokes19
Radical糸
Frequency#872
Meaningswinding, reel, spin, turn (pages), look up, refer to

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 19 — start from the green dot

Common Words

繰るくるto reel; to wind; to spin (thread)verb
繰入くりいれinward transfer (of money); carry over (money from previous period)noun
やり繰りやりくりmaking do; getting by (somehow); managingnoun
繰り延べくりのべpostponementnoun
繰り出すくりだすto draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope)verb
繰り返しくりかえしrepetition; repeat; reiterationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 繰 (winding) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 19 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 繰 is #872, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

繰るくる — to reel; to wind; to spin (thread)
繰入くりいれ — inward transfer (of money); carry over (money from previous period)
やり繰りやりくり — making do; getting by (somehow); managing

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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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 繰 have?

The kanji 繰 (winding) has 19 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 繰?

繰 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 繰 mean?

繰 means: winding, reel, spin, turn (pages), look up, refer to. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: く.る.

What JLPT level is 繰?

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