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診

診 — checkup, seeing, diagnose

Learn the correct stroke order for 診 (checkup), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シンshin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)み.るmiru
Strokes12
Radical言
Frequency#1019
Meaningscheckup, seeing, diagnose, examine

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

往診おうしんdoctor's visit; house callnoun
検診けんしんmedical examination (for a specific condition or disease); health screeningnoun
診るみるto examine (medically); to have a look at; to check (a patient's pulse)verb
診察しんさつmedical examination; checkup; consultationnoun
診断しんだんdiagnosis; medical examinationnoun
診療しんりょうdiagnosis and treatment; medical carenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 診 (checkup) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 診 is #1019, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

往診おうしん — doctor's visit; house call
検診けんしん — medical examination (for a specific condition or disease); health screening
診るみる — to examine (medically); to have a look at; to check (a patient's pulse)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 診 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 診?

診 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 診 mean?

診 means: checkup, seeing, diagnose, examine. On'yomi readings: シン. Kun'yomi readings: み.る.

What JLPT level is 診?

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