序
Preface
Meanings
Preface, Beginning, Order, Precedence, Occasion, Chance, Incidentally
On'yomi
じょ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
つい.で、 ついで
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
序 is written in 7 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
序 (Preface) is taught on WaniKani at level 32 and appears in the JLPT N1 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 5 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #1160 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 7 strokes.
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