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JapanLingo

study / repair

N2
Onyomi
Kunyomi
Stroke count
10
JLPT
N2

Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.

Memory tip

A flat illustration of a hand with one finger extended, pointing, with the kanji 修 ("study") drawn into the picture.

Break 修 down and you get 攸 (guided / far off) — a person nudged gently forward by a hand at their back. Picture a hand with one finger extended, pointing, put 修 inside it, and let that scene stand for "study" — study / repair. The odder the picture, the better it sticks.

Stroke Order

Stroke count: 10

General writing tips

These general rules have exceptions. Follow the animation and numbered frames for this character.

  • •Write from top to bottom.
  • •Write from left to right.
  • •Write horizontal strokes before the vertical strokes that cross them.
  • •Draw an outer enclosure first, then fill in what is inside.
  • •In symmetric shapes, write the centre before the left and right sides.
  • •This kanji has 10 strokes — trace them in order in the practice area below.

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Practice Writing

Free writing practice — compare your writing with the example. This canvas does not check your shape or stroke order. Draw with a mouse, finger, or pen; scroll outside the square to move down the page.

Trace the faded character, or hide the outline to practise from memory.

Writing Tips

  • Follow the order strictly: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Correct order makes the shape balanced and natural.
  • Keep each stroke in one smooth motion — don't lift the pen in the middle of a stroke.
  • Close enclosing strokes cleanly so the character does not look open or broken.
  • Common mistake: drawing strokes bottom-to-top or right-to-left. Even if the result looks similar, the wrong order shows in handwriting and makes it harder to read.

Example words

shuutoku

acquisition (of skills)

shuuri

repair

kaishuu

renovation

kanshuu

editorial supervision

shuusei

correction

shuurishita

plain past: did repair

Example sentences (6)

daigaku de hitsuyouna tan'i o shuutoku shimashita.

I earned the required credits at university.

hitsuyouna tan'i o shuutoku shinakereba, sotsugyou dekimasen.

You cannot graduate unless you earn the required credits.

bagu o shuusei shite tesuto shimashita.

I fixed the bug and tested it.

rebyuu no komento o mite, sugu ni shuusei shimashita.

I looked at the review comments and fixed it right away.

pasokon o shuuri ni dashimashita.

I sent my computer in for repair.

shuuri ni dasu yori, atarashii no o katta hou ga yasui kamo shiremasen.

Buying a new one may be cheaper than sending it in for repair.