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謝

謝 — apologize, thank, refuse

Learn the correct stroke order for 謝 (apologize), a 17-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 517 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シャsha
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あやま.るayamaru
Strokes17
Radical言
Frequency#1028
Meaningsapologize, thank, refuse

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

感謝かんしゃthanks; gratitude; appreciationnoun
月謝げっしゃmonthly tuition feenoun
謝るあやまるto apologize (apologise)verb
謝意しゃいgratitude; thanksnoun
謝罪しゃざいapologynoun
謝礼しゃれいreward; honorarium; remunerationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 謝 (apologize) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 謝 is #1028, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

感謝かんしゃ — thanks; gratitude; appreciation
月謝げっしゃ — monthly tuition fee
謝るあやまる — to apologize (apologise)

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 謝 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 謝?

謝 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 謝 mean?

謝 means: apologize, thank, refuse. On'yomi readings: シャ. Kun'yomi readings: あやま.る.

What JLPT level is 謝?

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