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著

著 — renowned, publish, write

Learn the correct stroke order for 著 (renowned), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 611 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チョcho、チャクchaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あらわ.すarawasu、いちじる.しいichijirushii
Strokes11
Radical艸
Frequency#849
Meaningsrenowned, publish, write, remarkable, phenomenal, put on, don, wear, arrival, finish (race), counter for suits of clothing, literary work

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

共著きょうちょjoint authorship; co-authorship; collaborationnoun
顕著けんちょremarkable; striking; obviousna-adjective
著すあらわすto write; to publishverb
著作ちょさくwriting (a book); book; (literary) worknoun
著者ちょしゃauthor (usu. of a particular book); writernoun
著書ちょしょ(written) work; book; writingsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 著 (renowned) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 著 is #849, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

共著きょうちょ — joint authorship; co-authorship; collaboration
顕著けんちょ — remarkable; striking; obvious
著すあらわす — to write; to publish

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 著 have?

The kanji 著 (renowned) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 著?

著 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 著 mean?

著 means: renowned, publish, write, remarkable, phenomenal, put on, don, wear, arrival, finish (race), counter for suits of clothing, literary work. On'yomi readings: チョ, チャク. Kun'yomi readings: あらわ.す, いちじる.しい.

What JLPT level is 著?

著 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.