遺

遺 — bequeath, leave behind, reserve

Learn the correct stroke order for 遺 (bequeath), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 615 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 15

On'yomi (音読み)イi、ユイyui

Kun'yomi (訓読み)のこ.すnokosu

Strokes15

Radical辵

Frequency#647

Meaningsbequeath, leave behind, reserve

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

遺影いえいportrait of a deceased personnoun

遺憾いかんregrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorablena-adjective

遺言ゆいごんwill; testament; one's dying wishnoun

遺構いこう(archaeological) remains; remnants (of ancient structures); ancient foundationnoun

遺骨いこつcremated remains (esp. the bones); ashesnoun

遺恨いこんgrudge; ill will; enmitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 遺 (bequeath) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 遺 is #647, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

遺影いえい — portrait of a deceased person

遺憾いかん — regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable

遺言ゆいごん — will; testament; one's dying wish

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 遺 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 遺?

遺 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 遺 mean?

遺 means: bequeath, leave behind, reserve. On'yomi readings: イ, ユイ. Kun'yomi readings: のこ.す.

What JLPT level is 遺?

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