迭

迭 — transfer, alternation

Learn the correct stroke order for 迭 (transfer), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)テツtetsu

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes8

Radical辵

Frequency#1907

Meaningstransfer, alternation

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

更迭こうてつchange (of personnel); reshuffle (e.g. of a cabinet); shake-upnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 迭 (transfer) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 迭 is #1907, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

更迭こうてつ — change (of personnel); reshuffle (e.g. of a cabinet); shake-up

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (辵)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 迭 have?

The kanji 迭 (transfer) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 迭?

迭 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 迭 mean?

迭 means: transfer, alternation. On'yomi readings: テツ.

What JLPT level is 迭?

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