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釣

釣 — angling, fish, catch

Learn the correct stroke order for 釣 (angling), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チョウchou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つ.るtsuru、つ.りtsuri、つ.り-tsuri
Strokes11
Radical金
Frequency#1542
Meaningsangling, fish, catch, allure, ensnare

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 11 — start from the green dot

Common Words

釣りつりfishing; anglingnoun
釣るつるto fish; to angle; to catchverb
お釣りおつりchange (for a purchase)noun
釣り銭つりせんchange (for a purchase)noun
釣り針つりばりfish hooknoun
釣り堀つりぼりfish pond (artificially stocked); fishing pondnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 釣 (angling) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 釣 is #1542, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

釣りつり — fishing; angling
釣るつる — to fish; to angle; to catch
お釣りおつり — change (for a purchase)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 釣 have?

The kanji 釣 (angling) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 釣?

釣 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 釣 mean?

釣 means: angling, fish, catch, allure, ensnare. On'yomi readings: チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: つ.る, つ.り, つ.り-.

What JLPT level is 釣?

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