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領

領 — jurisdiction, dominion, territory

Learn the correct stroke order for 領 (jurisdiction), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 514 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)リョウryou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)えりeri
Strokes14
Radical頁
Frequency#138
Meaningsjurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

横領おうりょうembezzlement; misappropriation; usurpationnoun
綱領こうりょうgeneral plan; main points; summarynoun
受領じゅりょうreceipt (of a letter, money, etc.); acceptance; receivingnoun
占領せんりょうoccupying; having (an area) all to oneselfnoun
本領ほんりょうcharacteristic quality; special character; one's real abilitynoun
要領ようりょうpoint; gist; essentialsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 領 (jurisdiction) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 頁.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 領 is #138, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

横領おうりょう — embezzlement; misappropriation; usurpation
綱領こうりょう — general plan; main points; summary
受領じゅりょう — receipt (of a letter, money, etc.); acceptance; receiving

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 領 have?

The kanji 領 (jurisdiction) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 領?

領 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 領 mean?

領 means: jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign. On'yomi readings: リョウ. Kun'yomi readings: えり.

What JLPT level is 領?

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