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衷

衷 — inmost, heart, mind

Learn the correct stroke order for 衷 (inmost), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チュウchuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes9
Radical衣
Frequency#2229
Meaningsinmost, heart, mind, inside

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

折衷せっちゅうcompromise; cross; blendingnoun
衷心ちゅうしんinnermost feelingsnoun
和洋折衷わようせっちゅうblending of Japanese and Western stylesnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 衷 (inmost) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 衣.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 衷 is #2229, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

折衷せっちゅう — compromise; cross; blending
衷心ちゅうしん — innermost feelings
和洋折衷わようせっちゅう — blending of Japanese and Western styles

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 衷 have?

The kanji 衷 (inmost) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 衷?

衷 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 衷 mean?

衷 means: inmost, heart, mind, inside. On'yomi readings: チュウ.

What JLPT level is 衷?

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