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伸

伸 — expand, stretch, extend

Learn the correct stroke order for 伸 (expand), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)シンshin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)の.びるnobiru、の.ばすnobasu、の.べるnoberu、の.すnosu
Strokes7
Radical人
Frequency#730
Meaningsexpand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

欠伸あくびyawn; yawningnoun
伸しのしstretchingnoun
伸縮しんしゅくexpansion and contraction; elasticity; flexibilitynoun
追伸ついしんpostscript; post scriptum; PSnoun
伸びのびgrowth; developmentnoun
急伸きゅうしんsudden rise (esp. of stock prices); jumpnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 伸 (expand) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 伸 is #730, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

欠伸あくび — yawn; yawning
伸しのし — stretching
伸縮しんしゅく — expansion and contraction; elasticity; flexibility

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 伸 have?

The kanji 伸 (expand) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 伸?

伸 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 伸 mean?

伸 means: expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase. On'yomi readings: シン. Kun'yomi readings: の.びる, の.ばす, の.べる, の.す.

What JLPT level is 伸?

伸 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.