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超

超 — transcend, super-, ultra-

Learn the correct stroke order for 超 (transcend), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チョウchou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)こ.えるkoeru、こ.すkosu
Strokes12
Radical走
Frequency#597
Meaningstranscend, super-, ultra-

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

超越ちょうえつtranscendence; transcendencynoun
超過ちょうかexcess; surplus; exceeding (a limit, estimate, etc.)noun
超人ちょうじんsuperman; superwomannoun
超ちょうsuper-; ultra-; hyper-prefix
超音速ちょうおんそくsupersonic speednoun
超特急ちょうとっきゅうsuper expressnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 超 (transcend) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 走.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 超 is #597, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

超越ちょうえつ — transcendence; transcendency
超過ちょうか — excess; surplus; exceeding (a limit, estimate, etc.)
超人ちょうじん — superman; superwoman

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (走)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 超 have?

The kanji 超 (transcend) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 超?

超 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 超 mean?

超 means: transcend, super-, ultra-. On'yomi readings: チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: こ.える, こ.す.

What JLPT level is 超?

超 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.