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転

転 — revolve, turn around, change

Learn the correct stroke order for 転 (revolve), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 311 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)テンten
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ころ.がるkorogaru、ころ.げるkorogeru、ころ.がすkorogasu、ころ.ぶkorobu、まろ.ぶmarobu、うたたutata、うつ.るutsuru、くる.めくkurumeku
Strokes11
Radical車
Frequency#327
Meaningsrevolve, turn around, change

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

移転いてんmoving; relocation; change of addressnoun
運転うんてんoperation (of a machine); running; workingnoun
横転おうてんtoppling sideways; turning sideways; falling over sidewaysnoun
回転かいてんrotation; revolution; turnnoun
逆転ぎゃくてんreversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnaboutnoun
空転くうてんracing (of an engine); idlingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 転 (revolve) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 車.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 転 is #327, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

移転いてん — moving; relocation; change of address
運転うんてん — operation (of a machine); running; working
横転おうてん — toppling sideways; turning sideways; falling over sideways

Practice Sheet

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Same radical (車)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 転 have?

The kanji 転 (revolve) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 転?

転 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 転 mean?

転 means: revolve, turn around, change. On'yomi readings: テン. Kun'yomi readings: ころ.がる, ころ.げる, ころ.がす, ころ.ぶ, まろ.ぶ, うたた, うつ.る, くる.めく.

What JLPT level is 転?

転 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.