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侵

侵 — encroach, invade, raid

Learn the correct stroke order for 侵 (encroach), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シンshin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おか.すokasu
Strokes9
Radical人
Frequency#1025
Meaningsencroach, invade, raid, trespass, violate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

侵すおかすto invade; to raid; to violate (airspace, etc.)verb
侵害しんがいinfringement; violation; invasionnoun
侵食しんしょくencroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights)noun
侵入しんにゅうinvasion; incursion; raidnoun
侵犯しんぱんviolation (of foreign territory, rights, etc.); invasion; infringementnoun
侵攻しんこうinvasionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 侵 (encroach) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 侵 is #1025, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

侵すおかす — to invade; to raid; to violate (airspace, etc.)
侵害しんがい — infringement; violation; invasion
侵食しんしょく — encroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 侵 have?

The kanji 侵 (encroach) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 侵?

侵 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 侵 mean?

侵 means: encroach, invade, raid, trespass, violate. On'yomi readings: シン. Kun'yomi readings: おか.す.

What JLPT level is 侵?

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