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七

七 — seven

Learn the correct stroke order for 七 (seven), a 2-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 12 strokes

Stroke Order

12
Stroke 0 / 2
On'yomi (音読み)シチshichi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ななnana、なな.つnanatsu、なのnano
Strokes2
Radical一
Frequency#115
Meaningsseven

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

七つななつsevennumeral
七月しちがつJulynoun
七十しちじゅうseventy; 70numeral
七日なのか7th day of the monthnoun
七夕たなばたStar Festival (held in July or August); Tanabata; Festival of the Weavernoun
十七じゅうななseventeen; 17numeral

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 七 (seven) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 2 strokes with radical 一.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 七 is #115, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

七つななつ — seven
七月しちがつ — July
七十しちじゅう — seventy; 70

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (一)

一one丁street三three上above下below与bestow万ten thousand丈length

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 七 have?

The kanji 七 (seven) has 2 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 七?

七 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 七 mean?

七 means: seven. On'yomi readings: シチ. Kun'yomi readings: なな, なな.つ, なの.

What JLPT level is 七?

七 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.