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賓 — V.I.P., guest

Learn the correct stroke order for 賓 (V.I.P.), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヒンhin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まろうどmaroudo、したがうshitagau
Strokes15
Radical貝
Frequency#1677
MeaningsV.I.P., guest

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

貴賓きひんnoble visitornoun
国賓こくひんstate guestnoun
来賓らいひんguest; visitor; visitor's arrivalnoun
賓客ひんきゃくguest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guestnoun
迎賓館げいひんかんreception hall (esp. for visiting state dignitaries); guest housenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 賓 (V.I.P.) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 貝.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 賓 is #1677, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

貴賓きひん — noble visitor
国賓こくひん — state guest
来賓らいひん — guest; visitor; visitor's arrival

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (貝)

貝shellfish負defeat貞upright財property貢tribute責blame販marketing貨freight

Same reading

浜seacoast頻repeatedly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 賓 have?

The kanji 賓 (V.I.P.) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 賓?

賓 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 賓 mean?

賓 means: V.I.P., guest. On'yomi readings: ヒン. Kun'yomi readings: まろうど, したがう.

What JLPT level is 賓?

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