誠 — sincerity, admonish, warn
Learn the correct stroke order for 誠 (sincerity), a 13-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 誠 (sincerity) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 言.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 誠 is #1128, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 誠 have?
The kanji 誠 (sincerity) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 誠?
誠 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 誠 mean?
誠 means: sincerity, admonish, warn, prohibit, truth, fidelity. On'yomi readings: セイ. Kun'yomi readings: まこと.
What JLPT level is 誠?
誠 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.