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譲

譲 — defer, turnover, transfer

Learn the correct stroke order for 譲 (defer), a 20-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school20 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジョウjou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ゆず.るyuzuru
Strokes20
Radical言
Frequency#984
Meaningsdefer, turnover, transfer, convey

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

割譲かつじょうcession (of territory)noun
譲るゆずるto hand over; to transfer; to turn oververb
譲渡じょうとtransfer; assignment; conveyancenoun
譲歩じょうほconcession; conciliation; compromisenoun
分譲ぶんじょうselling (real-estate) lotsnoun
移譲いじょうhanding over (of a right, property, etc.); transfer; assignmentnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 譲 (defer) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 20 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 譲 is #984, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

割譲かつじょう — cession (of territory)
譲るゆずる — to hand over; to transfer; to turn over
譲渡じょうと — transfer; assignment; conveyance

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 譲 have?

The kanji 譲 (defer) has 20 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 譲?

譲 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 譲 mean?

譲 means: defer, turnover, transfer, convey. On'yomi readings: ジョウ. Kun'yomi readings: ゆず.る.

What JLPT level is 譲?

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