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覚

覚 — memorize, learn, remember

Learn the correct stroke order for 覚 (memorize), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 412 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カクkaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おぼ.えるoboeru、さ.ますsamasu、さ.めるsameru、さと.るsatoru
Strokes12
Radical見
Frequency#710
Meaningsmemorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

覚えおぼえmemory; sense; experiencenoun
覚悟かくごreadiness; (mental) preparednessnoun
感覚かんかくsense; sensation; feelingnoun
幻覚げんかくhallucination; illusionnoun
錯覚さっかくillusion; hallucinationnoun
視覚しかく(sense of) sight; eyesight; visionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 覚 (memorize) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 見.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 覚 is #710, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

覚えおぼえ — memory; sense; experience
覚悟かくご — readiness; (mental) preparedness
感覚かんかく — sense; sensation; feeling

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (見)

見see規standard視inspection親parent覧perusal観outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 覚 have?

The kanji 覚 (memorize) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 覚?

覚 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 覚 mean?

覚 means: memorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up. On'yomi readings: カク. Kun'yomi readings: おぼ.える, さ.ます, さ.める, さと.る.

What JLPT level is 覚?

覚 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.