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陳

陳 — exhibit, state, relate

Learn the correct stroke order for 陳 (exhibit), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チンchin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひ.ねるhineru
Strokes11
Radical阜
Frequency#1323
Meaningsexhibit, state, relate, explain

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

陳謝ちんしゃapologynoun
陳述ちんじゅつstatement; declarationnoun
陳情ちんじょうpetition; appealnoun
陳腐ちんぷstale; hackneyed; clichédna-adjective
陳列ちんれつexhibition; display; putting on shownoun
新陳代謝しんちんたいしゃrenewal; replacement; regenerationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

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

In newspaper frequency rankings, 陳 is #1323, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

陳謝ちんしゃ — apology
陳述ちんじゅつ — statement; declaration
陳情ちんじょう — petition; appeal

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (阜)

防ward off阪heights阻thwart阜hill附affixed限limit院Inst.除exclude

Same reading

賃fare丁street鎮tranquilize亭pavilion朕majestic plural

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 陳 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 陳?

陳 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 陳 mean?

陳 means: exhibit, state, relate, explain. On'yomi readings: チン. Kun'yomi readings: ひ.ねる.

What JLPT level is 陳?

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