逐: the kanji for pursue; one by one
逐 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means pursue; one by one. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
逐 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
逐 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
チク (chiku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 逐一ちくいち · chikuichi | one by one; in detail |
| 逐次ちくじ · chikuji | successively |
| 駆逐くちく · kuchiku | expulsion |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 進み具合を逐一報告してください。Susumiguai o chikuichi hōkoku shite kudasai.Please report progress in detail.
- …新しい情報は逐次お知らせします。Atarashii jōhō wa chikuji oshirase shimasu.We will share new information as it comes in.
- 外来種が在来種を駆逐した。Gairaishu ga zairaishu o kuchiku shita.The invasive species drove out the native species.
- …通訳が会議を逐語的に訳した。Tsūyaku ga kaigi o chikugoteki ni yakushita.The interpreter translated the meeting word for word.
- 彼の行動を逐一見ていた。Kare no kōdō o chikuichi mite ita.I watched his every move.
Questions about 逐
How many strokes does 逐 have?
逐 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 逐?
The on readings are chiku (チク). 逐 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 逐?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 逐
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.