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順

順 — obey, order, turn

Learn the correct stroke order for 順 (obey), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 412 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジュンjun
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes12
Radical頁
Frequency#779
Meaningsobey, order, turn, right, docility, occasion

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

手順てじゅんprocess; procedure; sequencenoun
順にじゅんにin order; in turn; one by oneadverb
順位じゅんいorder; rank; position (e.g. in a race)noun
順応じゅんのうadaptation; accommodation; conformingnoun
順次じゅんじin order; sequential; seriatimadverb
順序じゅんじょorder; sequencenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 順 (obey) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 頁.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 順 is #779, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

手順てじゅん — process; procedure; sequence
順にじゅんに — in order; in turn; one by one
順位じゅんい — order; rank; position (e.g. in a race)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (頁)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 順 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 順?

順 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 順 mean?

順 means: obey, order, turn, right, docility, occasion. On'yomi readings: ジュン.

What JLPT level is 順?

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