義 — righteousness, justice, morality
Learn the correct stroke order for 義 (righteousness), a 13-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 義 (righteousness) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 羊.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 義 is #415, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 義 have?
The kanji 義 (righteousness) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 義?
義 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 義 mean?
義 means: righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning. On'yomi readings: ギ.
What JLPT level is 義?
義 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.