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債

債 — bond, loan, debt

Learn the correct stroke order for 債 (bond), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サイsai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes13
Radical人
Frequency#728
Meaningsbond, loan, debt

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 13 — start from the green dot

Common Words

起債きさいissuing of bondsnoun
公債こうさいpublic debt; public bond; government securitiesnoun
国債こくさいnational debt; national securities; government bondsnoun
債券さいけんbond; debenturenoun
債権さいけんcredit; claimnoun
債務さいむdebt; liabilities; obligation to a person or party (usu. legal or contractual)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 債 (bond) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 債 is #728, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

起債きさい — issuing of bonds
公債こうさい — public debt; public bond; government securities
国債こくさい — national debt; national securities; government bonds

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 債 have?

The kanji 債 (bond) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 債?

債 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 債 mean?

債 means: bond, loan, debt. On'yomi readings: サイ.

What JLPT level is 債?

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