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位

位 — rank, grade, throne

Learn the correct stroke order for 位 (rank), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 47 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)イi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)くらいkurai、ぐらいgurai
Strokes7
Radical人
Frequency#276
Meaningsrank, grade, throne, crown, about, some

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一位いちいfirst place; first ranknoun
王位おういthe throne; the crownnoun
下位かいlow rank; lower position; subordinate positionnoun
各位かくいeveryone; each and every one (of you); ladies and gentlemennoun
学位がくい(academic) degreenoun
皇位こういimperial thronenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 位 (rank) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 位 is #276, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一位いちい — first place; first rank
王位おうい — the throne; the crown
下位かい — low rank; lower position; subordinate position

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

人person今now介jammed in仏Buddha仁humanity代substitute以by means of付adhere

Same reading

違difference易easy偉admirable

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 位 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 位?

位 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 位 mean?

位 means: rank, grade, throne, crown, about, some. On'yomi readings: イ. Kun'yomi readings: くらい, ぐらい.

What JLPT level is 位?

位 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.