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謀

謀 — conspire, cheat, impose on

Learn the correct stroke order for 謀 (conspire), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ボウbou、ムmu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はか.るhakaru、たばか.るtabakaru、はかりごとhakarigoto
Strokes16
Radical言
Frequency#1370
Meaningsconspire, cheat, impose on, plan, devise, scheme, have in mind, deceive

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

陰謀いんぼうplot; intrigue; schemenoun
共謀きょうぼうconspiracy; collusion; complicitynoun
参謀さんぼうstaff officer; military staffnoun
首謀しゅぼうplotting; planning (crime, intrigue)noun
謀略ぼうりゃくscheme; plot; artificenoun
無謀むぼうreckless; thoughtless; rashna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 謀 (conspire) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 謀 is #1370, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

陰謀いんぼう — plot; intrigue; scheme
共謀きょうぼう — conspiracy; collusion; complicity
参謀さんぼう — staff officer; military staff

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 謀 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 謀?

謀 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 謀 mean?

謀 means: conspire, cheat, impose on, plan, devise, scheme, have in mind, deceive. On'yomi readings: ボウ, ム. Kun'yomi readings: はか.る, たばか.る, はかりごと.

What JLPT level is 謀?

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