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避

避 — evade, avoid, avert

Learn the correct stroke order for 避 (evade), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヒhi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さ.けるsakeru、よ.けるyokeru
Strokes16
Radical辵
Frequency#756
Meaningsevade, avoid, avert, ward off, shirk, shun

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 16 — start from the green dot

Common Words

回避かいひevasion; avoidancenoun
忌避きひevasion; avoidance; shirkingnoun
退避たいひtaking refuge; evacuationnoun
逃避とうひescape; evasion; flightnoun
避暑ひしょescaping the summer heat; going somewhere cooler during the summer; summeringnoun
避難ひなんtaking refuge; finding shelter; evacuationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 避 (evade) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 避 is #756, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

回避かいひ — evasion; avoidance
忌避きひ — evasion; avoidance; shirking
退避たいひ — taking refuge; evacuation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 避 have?

The kanji 避 (evade) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 避?

避 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 避 mean?

避 means: evade, avoid, avert, ward off, shirk, shun. On'yomi readings: ヒ. Kun'yomi readings: さ.ける, よ.ける.

What JLPT level is 避?

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