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像

像 — statue, picture, image

Learn the correct stroke order for 像 (statue), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 514 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゾウzou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes14
Radical人
Frequency#856
Meaningsstatue, picture, image, figure, portrait

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

映像えいぞうimage (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV)noun
画像がぞうimage; picture; portraitnoun
胸像きょうぞうbust (sculpture); half-length portraitnoun
偶像ぐうぞうimage; idol; statuenoun
群像ぐんぞうlively group (esp. of young people); dynamic bunchnoun
現像げんぞうdevelopment (of film); photographic processingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 像 (statue) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 像 is #856, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

映像えいぞう — image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV)
画像がぞう — image; picture; portrait
胸像きょうぞう — bust (sculpture); half-length portrait

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 像 have?

The kanji 像 (statue) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 像?

像 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 像 mean?

像 means: statue, picture, image, figure, portrait. On'yomi readings: ゾウ.

What JLPT level is 像?

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