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駐

駐 — stop-over, reside in, resident

Learn the correct stroke order for 駐 (stop-over), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チュウchuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes15
Radical馬
Frequency#955
Meaningsstop-over, reside in, resident

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

常駐じょうちゅうpermanent stationing; staying permanentlynoun
進駐しんちゅうoccupation; stationingnoun
駐在ちゅうざいresidence; stay; (job) postingnoun
駐車ちゅうしゃparking (a vehicle)noun
駐屯ちゅうとんstationing (troops); garrisoningnoun
駐日ちゅうにちresident in Japan (of a foreign ambassador, government official, etc.)

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 駐 (stop-over) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 馬.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 駐 is #955, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

常駐じょうちゅう — permanent stationing; staying permanently
進駐しんちゅう — occupation; stationing
駐在ちゅうざい — residence; stay; (job) posting

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (馬)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 駐 have?

The kanji 駐 (stop-over) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 駐?

駐 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 駐 mean?

駐 means: stop-over, reside in, resident. On'yomi readings: チュウ.

What JLPT level is 駐?

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