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頼

頼 — trust, request

Learn the correct stroke order for 頼 (trust), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ライrai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たの.むtanomu、たの.もしいtanomoshii、たよ.るtayoru
Strokes16
Radical頁
Frequency#708
Meaningstrust, request

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

依頼いらいrequest; commission; entrusting (with a matter)noun
信頼しんらいtrust (in); confidence; faithnoun
頼むたのむto request; to beg; to askverb
頼りたよりreliance; dependencenoun
頼るたよるto rely on; to depend on; to count onverb
頼みたのみrequest; favor; favournoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 頼 (trust) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 頁.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 頼 is #708, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

依頼いらい — request; commission; entrusting (with a matter)
信頼しんらい — trust (in); confidence; faith
頼むたのむ — to request; to beg; to ask

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

礼salute

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 頼 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 頼?

頼 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 頼 mean?

頼 means: trust, request. On'yomi readings: ライ. Kun'yomi readings: たの.む, たの.もしい, たよ.る.

What JLPT level is 頼?

頼 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.