Run Alongside
Meanings
Run Alongside, Follow Along, Run Along, Lie Along
On'yomi
えん
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
そ.う、 -ぞ.い
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
沿 is written in 8 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
沿 (Run Alongside) is taught on WaniKani at level 34 and appears in the JLPT N1 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 6 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #1121 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 8 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 34
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