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謹

謹 — discreet, reverently, humbly

Learn the correct stroke order for 謹 (discreet), a 17-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school17 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キンkin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つつし.むtsutsushimu
Strokes17
Radical言
Frequency#2068
Meaningsdiscreet, reverently, humbly

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 17 — start from the green dot

Common Words

謹慎きんしんself restraint; moderating one's own behavior; penitencenoun
謹賀新年きんがしんねんHappy New Yearexpression

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 謹 (discreet) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 謹 is #2068, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

謹慎きんしん — self restraint; moderating one's own behavior; penitence
謹賀新年きんがしんねん — Happy New Year

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 謹 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 謹?

謹 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 謹 mean?

謹 means: discreet, reverently, humbly. On'yomi readings: キン. Kun'yomi readings: つつし.む.

What JLPT level is 謹?

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