JLPT N1 · 13 strokes
Kanji 嗣: "heir, succeed"
The kanji 嗣 means "heir, succeed". It is written with 13 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N1, read シ in on'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
シ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
no recorded reading
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | heir, succeed |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 13 |
| JLPT level | N1 |
| Taught in Japan | secondary school |
| Frequency rank | 2310 of 2,501 |
Common words with 嗣
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
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