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講

講 — lecture, club, association

Learn the correct stroke order for 講 (lecture), a 17-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 517 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes17
Radical言
Frequency#653
Meaningslecture, club, association

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

休講きゅうこうcancellation (of a lecture, class, etc.)noun
講演こうえんlecture; address; speechnoun
講義こうぎlecturenoun
講座こうざcourse (e.g. of lectures)noun
講師こうしspeaker; lecturernoun
講習こうしゅうshort course; trainingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 講 (lecture) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 講 is #653, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

休講きゅうこう — cancellation (of a lecture, class, etc.)
講演こうえん — lecture; address; speech
講義こうぎ — lecture

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (言)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 講 have?

The kanji 講 (lecture) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 講?

講 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 講 mean?

講 means: lecture, club, association. On'yomi readings: コウ.

What JLPT level is 講?

講 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.