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躍

躍 — leap, dance, skip

Learn the correct stroke order for 躍 (leap), a 21-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school21 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヤクyaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おど.るodoru
Strokes21
Radical足
Frequency#900
Meaningsleap, dance, skip

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.

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Common Words

一躍いちやくsuddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediatelyadverb
活躍かつやくactivity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participationnoun
跳躍ちょうやくjump; leap; skipnoun
飛躍ひやくleap; jumpnoun
躍起やっきdesperate; frantic; excitedna-adjective
躍進やくしんmaking rapid progress; making great advances; rushnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 躍 (leap) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 21 strokes with radical 足.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 躍 is #900, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一躍いちやく — suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately
活躍かつやく — activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation
跳躍ちょうやく — jump; leap; skip

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (足)

足leg距long-distance路path跡tracks践tread跳hop踊jump踏step

Same reading

益benefit訳translate疫epidemic厄unlucky

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 躍 have?

The kanji 躍 (leap) has 21 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 躍?

躍 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 躍 mean?

躍 means: leap, dance, skip. On'yomi readings: ヤク. Kun'yomi readings: おど.る.

What JLPT level is 躍?

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