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伐

伐 — fell, strike, attack

Learn the correct stroke order for 伐 (fell), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school6 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)バツbatsu、ハツhatsu、カka、ボチbochi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)き.るkiru、そむ.くsomuku、う.つutsu
Strokes6
Radical人
Frequency#1816
Meaningsfell, strike, attack, punish

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

伐採ばっさいfelling timber; cutting down trees; loggingnoun
間伐かんばつperiodic thinning (e.g. forest)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 伐 (fell) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 伐 is #1816, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

伐採ばっさい — felling timber; cutting down trees; logging
間伐かんばつ — periodic thinning (e.g. forest)

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 伐 have?

The kanji 伐 (fell) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 伐?

伐 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 伐 mean?

伐 means: fell, strike, attack, punish. On'yomi readings: バツ, ハツ, カ, ボチ. Kun'yomi readings: き.る, そむ.く, う.つ.

What JLPT level is 伐?

伐 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.