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訓

訓 — instruction, Japanese character reading, explanation

Learn the correct stroke order for 訓 (instruction), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 410 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)クンkun、キンkin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おし.えるoshieru、よ.むyomu、くん.ずるkunzuru
Strokes10
Radical言
Frequency#1134
Meaningsinstruction, Japanese character reading, explanation, read

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.

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Common Words

音訓おんくんkanji readingsnoun
教訓きょうくんlesson; precept; teachingsnoun
訓戒くんかいwarning; admonition; lesson or a phrase that teaches you not to do somethingnoun
訓示くんじinstruction; direction; briefingnoun
訓令くんれいdirective; instructionsnoun
訓練くんれんtraining; drill; practicenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 訓 (instruction) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 訓 is #1134, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

音訓おんくん — kanji readings
教訓きょうくん — lesson; precept; teachings
訓戒くんかい — warning; admonition; lesson or a phrase that teaches you not to do something

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (言)

言say計plot訂revise訃obituary記scribe討chastise託consign設establishment

Same reading

禁prohibition均level軽lightly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 訓 have?

The kanji 訓 (instruction) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 訓?

訓 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 訓 mean?

訓 means: instruction, Japanese character reading, explanation, read. On'yomi readings: クン, キン. Kun'yomi readings: おし.える, よ.む, くん.ずる.

What JLPT level is 訓?

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