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諦

諦 — truth, clarity, abandon

Learn the correct stroke order for 諦 (truth), a 16-stroke kanji.

Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)テイtei、タイtai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あきら.めるakirameru、つまびらかtsumabiraka、まことmakoto
Strokes16
Radical言
Frequency#2457
Meaningstruth, clarity, abandon, give up

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

諦めるあきらめるto give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)verb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 諦 (truth) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 16 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 諦 is #2457, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

諦めるあきらめる — to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 諦 have?

The kanji 諦 (truth) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 諦?

諦 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 諦 mean?

諦 means: truth, clarity, abandon, give up. On'yomi readings: テイ, タイ. Kun'yomi readings: あきら.める, つまびらか, まこと.