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訟

訟 — sue, accuse

Learn the correct stroke order for 訟 (sue), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes11
Radical言
Frequency#1061
Meaningssue, accuse

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 11 — start from the green dot

Common Words

訴訟そしょうlawsuit; suit; (legal) actionnoun
行政訴訟ぎょうせいそしょうadministrative litigation (action)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 訟 (sue) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 訟 is #1061, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

訴訟そしょう — lawsuit; suit; (legal) action
行政訴訟ぎょうせいそしょう — administrative litigation (action)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (言)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 訟 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 訟?

訟 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 訟 mean?

訟 means: sue, accuse. On'yomi readings: ショウ.

What JLPT level is 訟?

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