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遊

遊 — play

Learn the correct stroke order for 遊 (play), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 312 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ユウyuu、ユyu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あそ.ぶasobu、あそ.ばすasobasu
Strokes12
Radical辵
Frequency#941
Meaningsplay

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

外遊がいゆうforeign travelnoun
周遊しゅうゆう(circular) tour; round trip; excursionnoun
遊びあそびplay; playing; gamenoun
遊ぶあそぶto play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to have a good timeverb
遊戯ゆうぎplay; playing; gamenoun
遊休ゆうきゅうidle; unused; fallownoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 遊 (play) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 遊 is #941, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

外遊がいゆう — foreign travel
周遊しゅうゆう — (circular) tour; round trip; excursion
遊びあそび — play; playing; game

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (辵)

辺environs込crowded迅swift近near迎welcome返return述mention迫urge

Same reading

由wherefore優tenderness

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 遊 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 遊?

遊 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 遊 mean?

遊 means: play. On'yomi readings: ユウ, ユ. Kun'yomi readings: あそ.ぶ, あそ.ばす.

What JLPT level is 遊?

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