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重

重 — heavy, important, esteem

Learn the correct stroke order for 重 (heavy), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 39 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジュウjuu、チョウchou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)えe、おも.いomoi、おも.りomori、おも.なうomonau、かさ.ねるkasaneru、かさ.なるkasanaru、おもomo
Strokes9
Radical里
Frequency#193
Meaningsheavy, important, esteem, respect, heap up, pile up, nest of boxes, -fold

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

貴重きちょうprecious; valuablena-adjective
九重ここのえninefoldnoun
厳重げんじゅうstrict; severe; stringentna-adjective
重いおもいheavy; weightyi-adjective
重さおもさweightnoun
重るおもるto get heavyverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 重 (heavy) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 里.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 重 is #193, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

貴重きちょう — precious; valuable
九重ここのえ — ninefold
厳重げんじゅう — strict; severe; stringent

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (里)

里ri野plains量quantity

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 重 have?

The kanji 重 (heavy) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 重?

重 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 重 mean?

重 means: heavy, important, esteem, respect, heap up, pile up, nest of boxes, -fold. On'yomi readings: ジュウ, チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: え, おも.い, おも.り, おも.なう, かさ.ねる, かさ.なる, おも.

What JLPT level is 重?

重 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.