魅

魅 — fascination, charm, bewitch

Learn the correct stroke order for 魅 (fascination), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ミmi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes15
Radical鬼
Frequency#1206
Meaningsfascination, charm, bewitch

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Common Words

魅了みりょうcharm; fascinationnoun
魅力みりょくcharm; fascination; glamournoun
魅惑みわくfascination; captivation; charmnoun
魅力的みりょくてきcharming; fascinating; attractivena-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 魅 (fascination) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 鬼.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 魅 is #1206, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

魅了みりょう — charm; fascination
魅力みりょく — charm; fascination; glamour
魅惑みわく — fascination; captivation; charm

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 魅 have?

The kanji 魅 (fascination) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 魅?

魅 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 魅 mean?

魅 means: fascination, charm, bewitch. On'yomi readings: ミ.

What JLPT level is 魅?

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