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傷

傷 — wound, hurt, injure

Learn the correct stroke order for 傷 (wound), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 613 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)きずkizu、いた.むitamu、いた.めるitameru
Strokes13
Radical人
Frequency#845
Meaningswound, hurt, injure, impair, pain, injury, cut, gash, scar, weak point

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

外傷がいしょうexternal injury; external wound; (physical) traumanoun
軽傷けいしょうminor injurynoun
殺傷さっしょうkilling and wounding; bloodshednoun
傷害しょうがいinjury; inflicting bodily injurynoun
傷口きずぐち(opening of a) wound; cutnoun
傷者しょうしゃwounded person; casualty; injured personnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 傷 (wound) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 傷 is #845, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

外傷がいしょう — external injury; external wound; (physical) trauma
軽傷けいしょう — minor injury
殺傷さっしょう — killing and wounding; bloodshed

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 傷 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 傷?

傷 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 傷 mean?

傷 means: wound, hurt, injure, impair, pain, injury, cut, gash, scar, weak point. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: きず, いた.む, いた.める.

What JLPT level is 傷?

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