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請

請 — solicit, invite, ask

Learn the correct stroke order for 請 (solicit), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セイsei、シンshin、ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)こ.うkou、う.けるukeru
Strokes15
Radical言
Frequency#524
Meaningssolicit, invite, ask

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

申請しんせいapplication; request; petitionnoun
請願せいがんpetitionnoun
請求せいきゅうclaim; demand; chargenoun
要請ようせいappeal; call for something; requestnoun
招請しょうせいinvitationnoun
請負うけおいcontract (for work); contracting; undertakingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 請 (solicit) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 請 is #524, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

申請しんせい — application; request; petition
請願せいがん — petition
請求せいきゅう — claim; demand; charge

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (言)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 請 have?

The kanji 請 (solicit) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 請?

請 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 請 mean?

請 means: solicit, invite, ask. On'yomi readings: セイ, シン, ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: こ.う, う.ける.

What JLPT level is 請?

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