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訳

訳 — translate, reason, circumstance

Learn the correct stroke order for 訳 (translate), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 611 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヤクyaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)わけwake
Strokes11
Radical言
Frequency#1050
Meaningstranslate, reason, circumstance, case

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

英訳えいやくEnglish translationnoun
全訳ぜんやくcomplete translationnoun
通訳つうやくinterpretation (i.e. oral translation)noun
内訳うちわけitemization (of expenses); the items; breakdownnoun
翻訳ほんやくtranslationnoun
訳すやくすto translate; to interpretverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 訳 (translate) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 訳 is #1050, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

英訳えいやく — English translation
全訳ぜんやく — complete translation
通訳つうやく — interpretation (i.e. oral translation)

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訓instruction

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 訳 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 訳?

訳 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 訳 mean?

訳 means: translate, reason, circumstance, case. On'yomi readings: ヤク. Kun'yomi readings: わけ.

What JLPT level is 訳?

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