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随

随 — follow, though, notwithstanding

Learn the correct stroke order for 随 (follow), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ズイzui
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まにま.にmanimani、したが.うshitagau
Strokes12
Radical阜
Frequency#1396
Meaningsfollow, though, notwithstanding, while, during, both, all, obey, submit to, comply, at the mercy of (the waves)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

随意ずいいvoluntary; optional; freena-adjective
随一ずいいちbest; greatest; firstnoun
随時ずいじwhenever necessary; as needed; as requiredadverb
随所ずいしょeverywhere; all over the place; here and therenoun
随筆ずいひつessays; miscellaneous writings; literary jottingsnoun
随分ずいぶんvery; extremely; surprisinglyadverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 随 (follow) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 阜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 随 is #1396, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

随意ずいい — voluntary; optional; free
随一ずいいち — best; greatest; first
随時ずいじ — whenever necessary; as needed; as required

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

髄marrow

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 随 have?

The kanji 随 (follow) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 随?

随 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 随 mean?

随 means: follow, though, notwithstanding, while, during, both, all, obey, submit to, comply, at the mercy of (the waves). On'yomi readings: ズイ. Kun'yomi readings: まにま.に, したが.う.

What JLPT level is 随?

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