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輪

輪 — wheel, ring, circle

Learn the correct stroke order for 輪 (wheel), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 415 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)リンrin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)わwa
Strokes15
Radical車
Frequency#693
Meaningswheel, ring, circle, link, loop, counter for wheels and flowers

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.

Draw stroke 1 of 15 — start from the green dot

Common Words

花輪はなわwreath; garlandnoun
競輪けいりんkeirin; cycle racing event, usu. 2 km with a paced start and sprint finishnoun
三輪さんりんthree wheelsnoun
指輪ゆびわ(finger) ringnoun
車輪しゃりん(vehicle) wheelnoun
内輪うちわfamily circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); one's fellowsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 輪 (wheel) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 車.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 輪 is #693, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

花輪はなわ — wreath; garland
競輪けいりん — keirin; cycle racing event, usu. 2 km with a paced start and sprint finish
三輪さんりん — three wheels

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 輪 have?

The kanji 輪 (wheel) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 輪?

輪 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 輪 mean?

輪 means: wheel, ring, circle, link, loop, counter for wheels and flowers. On'yomi readings: リン. Kun'yomi readings: わ.

What JLPT level is 輪?

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