述

述 — mention, state, speak

Learn the correct stroke order for 述 (mention), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 58 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)ジュツjutsu

Kun'yomi (訓読み)の.べるnoberu

Strokes8

Radical辵

Frequency#379

Meaningsmention, state, speak, relate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

記述きじゅつdescription; accountnoun

供述きょうじゅつaffidavit; deposition; testimonynoun

口述こうじゅつdictation; verbal statementnoun

述懐じゅっかいspeaking about (one's thoughts, memories, etc.); relating (one's feelings, reminiscences, etc.); recollectionnoun

叙述じょじゅつdescription; account; delineationnoun

詳述しょうじゅつdetailed explanationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 述 (mention) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 述 is #379, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

記述きじゅつ — description; account

供述きょうじゅつ — affidavit; deposition; testimony

口述こうじゅつ — dictation; verbal statement

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (辵)

辺environs 込crowded 迅swift 近near 迎welcome 返return 迫urge 迭transfer

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 述 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 述?

述 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 述 mean?

述 means: mention, state, speak, relate. On'yomi readings: ジュツ. Kun'yomi readings: の.べる.

What JLPT level is 述?

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