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遭

遭 — encounter, meet, party

Learn the correct stroke order for 遭 (encounter), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あ.うau、あ.わせるawaseru
Strokes14
Radical辵
Frequency#1554
Meaningsencounter, meet, party, association, interview, join

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 14 — start from the green dot

Common Words

遭遇そうぐうencounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident)noun
遭難そうなん(meeting with) disaster; (having an) accident; mishapnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 遭 (encounter) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 遭 is #1554, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

遭遇そうぐう — encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident)
遭難そうなん — (meeting with) disaster; (having an) accident; mishap

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 遭 have?

The kanji 遭 (encounter) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 遭?

遭 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 遭 mean?

遭 means: encounter, meet, party, association, interview, join. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: あ.う, あ.わせる.

What JLPT level is 遭?

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