逝

逝 — departed, die

Learn the correct stroke order for 逝 (departed), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セイsei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ゆ.くyuku、い.くiku
Strokes10
Radical辵
Frequency#2018
Meaningsdeparted, die

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

急逝きゅうせいsudden death; unexpected deathnoun
逝去せいきょdeath; passingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 逝 (departed) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 逝 is #2018, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

急逝きゅうせい — sudden death; unexpected death
逝去せいきょ — death; passing

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 逝 have?

The kanji 逝 (departed) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 逝?

逝 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 逝 mean?

逝 means: departed, die. On'yomi readings: セイ. Kun'yomi readings: ゆ.く, い.く.

What JLPT level is 逝?

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