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JapanLingo

correct / revise

N1
Onyomi
Stroke count
9
JLPT
N1

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 speech bubble with the character spoken inside it, with the kanji 訂 ("correct") drawn into the picture.

Break 訂 down and you get 言 (speech / words) — words rising out of an open mouth, and beside it 丁 (nail / town block) — a nail seen from the side, its head flat above a straight shaft. Picture a speech bubble with the character spoken inside it, put 訂 inside it, and let that scene stand for "correct" — correct / revise. The odder the picture, the better it sticks.

Stroke Order

Stroke count: 9

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 9 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

kaitei

revision (of book)

kaiteisuru

to do revision (of book)

kaiteishita

plain past: did revision (of book)

kaiteishimasu

polite: do revision (of book)

kaiteichuudesu

in the middle of revision (of book)

kaiteishinai

plain negative: does not do revision (of book)

Example sentences (2)

kyoukasho ga kaitei saremashita.

The textbook was revised.

riyousha kara no koe o fumaete, tebiki no kaitei sagyou ga susumerareteimasu.

Taking user feedback into account, revision of the handbook is under way.