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録

録 — record

Learn the correct stroke order for 録 (record), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 416 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ロクroku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しる.すshirusu、と.るtoru
Strokes16
Radical金
Frequency#546
Meaningsrecord

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.

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Common Words

記録きろくrecord; document; minutesnoun
収録しゅうろくrecording (in a book, the minutes, etc.); printing; includingnoun
抄録しょうろくquotation; abstract; selectionnoun
登録とうろくregistration; accession; registernoun
目録もくろくcatalogue; catalog; inventorynoun
録音ろくおん(audio) recordingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 録 (record) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 録 is #546, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

記録きろく — record; document; minutes
収録しゅうろく — recording (in a book, the minutes, etc.); printing; including
抄録しょうろく — quotation; abstract; selection

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (金)

金gold針needle釜kettle釣angling鈍dull鉄iron鈴small bell鉱mineral

Same reading

陸land緑green

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 録 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 録?

録 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 録 mean?

録 means: record. On'yomi readings: ロク. Kun'yomi readings: しる.す, と.る.

What JLPT level is 録?

録 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.