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遷

遷 — transition, move, change

Learn the correct stroke order for 遷 (transition), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)センsen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うつ.るutsuru、うつ.すutsusu、みやこがえmiyakogae
Strokes15
Radical辵
Frequency#1937
Meaningstransition, move, change

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

左遷させんdemotion; relegation; reduction in ranknoun
変遷へんせんchange; transition; vicissitudesnoun
遷都せんとrelocation of the capital; transfer of the capitalnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 遷 (transition) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 遷 is #1937, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

左遷させん — demotion; relegation; reduction in rank
変遷へんせん — change; transition; vicissitudes
遷都せんと — relocation of the capital; transfer of the capital

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 遷 have?

The kanji 遷 (transition) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 遷?

遷 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 遷 mean?

遷 means: transition, move, change. On'yomi readings: セン. Kun'yomi readings: うつ.る, うつ.す, みやこがえ.

What JLPT level is 遷?

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