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遇

遇 — meet, encounter, interview

Learn the correct stroke order for 遇 (meet), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)グウguu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あ.うau
Strokes12
Radical辵
Frequency#1343
Meaningsmeet, encounter, interview, treat, entertain, receive, deal with

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

境遇きょうぐうone's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)noun
処遇しょぐうtreatment (of a person); dealing withnoun
遭遇そうぐうencounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident)noun
待遇たいぐうtreatment; reception; servicenoun
優遇ゆうぐうfavorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitalitynoun
冷遇れいぐうcold reception; inhospitalitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 遇 (meet) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 遇 is #1343, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

境遇きょうぐう — one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
処遇しょぐう — treatment (of a person); dealing with
遭遇そうぐう — encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident)

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 遇 have?

The kanji 遇 (meet) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 遇?

遇 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 遇 mean?

遇 means: meet, encounter, interview, treat, entertain, receive, deal with. On'yomi readings: グウ. Kun'yomi readings: あ.う.

What JLPT level is 遇?

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