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丈

丈 — length, ten shaku, measure

Learn the correct stroke order for 丈 (length), a 3-stroke kanji.

Secondary school3 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 3
On'yomi (音読み)ジョウjou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たけtake、だけdake
Strokes3
Radical一
Frequency#1375
Meaningslength, ten shaku, measure, Mr., Ms., height, stature, all (one has), only, that's all, merely

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

頑丈がんじょうsolid; firm; stoutna-adjective
気丈きじょうstout-hearted; firm; courageousna-adjective
背丈せたけstature; heightnoun
丈夫じょうぶhealthy; robust; strongna-adjective
丈だけonly; just; merely
丈たけheight; staturenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 丈 (length) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 3 strokes with radical 一.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 丈 is #1375, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

頑丈がんじょう — solid; firm; stout
気丈きじょう — stout-hearted; firm; courageous
背丈せたけ — stature; height

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 丈 have?

The kanji 丈 (length) has 3 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 丈?

丈 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 丈 mean?

丈 means: length, ten shaku, measure, Mr., Ms., height, stature, all (one has), only, that's all, merely. On'yomi readings: ジョウ. Kun'yomi readings: たけ, だけ.