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逃

逃 — escape, flee, shirk

Learn the correct stroke order for 逃 (escape), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)に.げるnigeru、に.がすnigasu、のが.すnogasu、のが.れるnogareru
Strokes9
Radical辵
Frequency#931
Meaningsescape, flee, shirk, evade, set free

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

逃すのがすto miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get awayverb
逃走とうそうflight; desertion; escapenoun
逃避とうひescape; evasion; flightnoun
逃亡とうぼうescape; flight; running awaynoun
逃げにげescape; getaway; evasionnoun
逃がすにがすto set free; to let go; to releaseverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 逃 (escape) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 逃 is #931, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

逃すのがす — to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
逃走とうそう — flight; desertion; escape
逃避とうひ — escape; evasion; flight

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 逃 have?

The kanji 逃 (escape) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 逃?

逃 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 逃 mean?

逃 means: escape, flee, shirk, evade, set free. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: に.げる, に.がす, のが.す, のが.れる.

What JLPT level is 逃?

逃 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.