go / carry out
N5- Onyomi
- コウ・ギョウ
- Kunyomi
- い(く)・おこな(う)
- Stroke count
- 6
- JLPT
- N5
Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.
Memory tip
A crossroads where streets meet — people go in every direction. 行 means to go or to carry out.
Stroke Order
Stroke count: 6
General writing tips
These general rules have exceptions. Follow the animation and numbered frames for this character.
- •上から下へ書きます。Write from top to bottom.
- •左から右へ書きます。Write from left to right.
- •横の画を先に、縦の画を後に書きます。Write horizontal strokes before the vertical strokes that cross them.
- •外側の囲みを先に書き、中を後で書きます。Draw an outer enclosure first, then fill in what is inside.
- •中央を先に、左右を後に書きます。In symmetric shapes, write the centre before the left and right sides.
- •この漢字は6画です。下の練習エリアで順番に書いてみましょう。This kanji has 6 strokes — trace them in order in the practice area below.
Step by step
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
行く
iku
to go
銀行
ginkou
bank
旅行
ryokou
travel
試行
shikou
trial
実行
jikkou
execution
行程
koutei
itinerary
Example sentences (2)
明日、学校へ行きます。
あした、がっこう へ いきます。
ashita, gakkou e ikimasu.
I will go to school tomorrow.
日曜日に友だちの家へ行きます。
にちようび に ともだち の いえ へ いきます。
nichiyoubi ni tomodachi no ie e ikimasu.
I will go to my friend's house on Sunday.