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遣

遣 — dispatch, despatch, send

Learn the correct stroke order for 遣 (dispatch), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケンken
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つか.うtsukau、-つか.いtsukai、-づか.いzukai、つか.わすtsukawasu、や.るyaru
Strokes13
Radical辵
Frequency#664
Meaningsdispatch, despatch, send, give, donate, do, undertake

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

先遣せんけんsending aheadnoun
派遣はけんdispatch; despatch; deploymentnoun
気遣いきづかいconsideration; concern; fearnoun
遣唐使けんとうしenvoy to Tang Chinanoun
小遣いこづかいpocket money; spending money; pin moneynoun
心遣いこころづかいconsideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitudenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 遣 (dispatch) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 遣 is #664, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

先遣せんけん — sending ahead
派遣はけん — dispatch; despatch; deployment
気遣いきづかい — consideration; concern; fear

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 遣 have?

The kanji 遣 (dispatch) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 遣?

遣 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 遣 mean?

遣 means: dispatch, despatch, send, give, donate, do, undertake. On'yomi readings: ケン. Kun'yomi readings: つか.う, -つか.い, -づか.い, つか.わす, や.る.

What JLPT level is 遣?

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