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謡

謡 — song, sing, ballad

Learn the correct stroke order for 謡 (song), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヨウyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うた.いutai、うた.うutau
Strokes16
Radical言
Frequency#1580
Meaningssong, sing, ballad, noh chanting

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 16 — start from the green dot

Common Words

歌謡かようsong; balladnoun
童謡どうようchildren's song; nursery rhymenoun
民謡みんようfolk song; popular songnoun
謡曲ようきょくnoh songnoun
謡うたいnoh chanting; noh chantnoun
歌謡曲かようきょくkayōkyoku; form of Japanese popular music that developed during the Showa eranoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 謡 (song) 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, 謡 is #1580, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

歌謡かよう — song; ballad
童謡どうよう — children's song; nursery rhyme
民謡みんよう — folk song; popular song

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 謡 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 謡?

謡 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 謡 mean?

謡 means: song, sing, ballad, noh chanting. On'yomi readings: ヨウ. Kun'yomi readings: うた.い, うた.う.

What JLPT level is 謡?

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