路

路 — path, route, road

Learn the correct stroke order for 路 (path), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 313 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ロro、ルru
Kun'yomi (訓読み)-じji、みちmichi
Strokes13
Radical足
Frequency#529
Meaningspath, route, road, distance

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

回路かいろcircuitnoun
海路かいろsea routenoun
街路がいろroad; street; avenuenoun
活路かつろmeans of survival; means of escape; way out of a difficultynoun
岐路きろforked road; crossroadsnoun
帰路きろreturn journey; one's way home; one's way backnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 路 (path) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 足.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 路 is #529, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

回路かいろ — circuit
海路かいろ — sea route
街路がいろ — road; street; avenue

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 路 have?

The kanji 路 (path) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 路?

路 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 路 mean?

路 means: path, route, road, distance. On'yomi readings: ロ, ル. Kun'yomi readings: -じ, みち.

What JLPT level is 路?

路 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.