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衡

衡 — equilibrium, measuring rod, scale

Learn the correct stroke order for 衡 (equilibrium), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes16
Radical行
Frequency#1847
Meaningsequilibrium, measuring rod, scale

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

均衡きんこうbalance; equilibriumnoun
平衡へいこうbalance; equilibriumnoun
不均衡ふきんこうimbalance; lack of balance; lopsidednessna-adjective
拡大均衡かくだいきんこうan expanded or expanding equilibriumnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

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

In newspaper frequency rankings, 衡 is #1847, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

均衡きんこう — balance; equilibrium
平衡へいこう — balance; equilibrium
不均衡ふきんこう — imbalance; lack of balance; lopsidedness

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 衡 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 衡?

衡 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 衡 mean?

衡 means: equilibrium, measuring rod, scale. On'yomi readings: コウ.

What JLPT level is 衡?

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