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興

興 — entertain, revive, retrieve

Learn the correct stroke order for 興 (entertain), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 516 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou、キョウkyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おこ.るokoru、おこ.すokosu
Strokes16
Radical臼
Frequency#734
Meaningsentertain, revive, retrieve, interest, pleasure

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

興すおこすto vitalize (e.g. an industry); to invigorate; to energizeverb
興業こうぎょうpromotion of industry; inauguration of a new industrial enterprisenoun
興行こうぎょうshow; performance; actnoun
興奮こうふんexcitement; stimulation; agitationnoun
興味きょうみinterest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)noun
興隆こうりゅうrise; prosperitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 興 (entertain) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 臼.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 興 is #734, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

興すおこす — to vitalize (e.g. an industry); to invigorate; to energize
興業こうぎょう — promotion of industry; inauguration of a new industrial enterprise
興行こうぎょう — show; performance; act

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (臼)

臼mortar

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 興 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 興?

興 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 興 mean?

興 means: entertain, revive, retrieve, interest, pleasure. On'yomi readings: コウ, キョウ. Kun'yomi readings: おこ.る, おこ.す.

What JLPT level is 興?

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