冊

冊 — tome, counter for books, volume

Learn the correct stroke order for 冊 (tome), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 65 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 5

On'yomi (音読み)サツsatsu、サクsaku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふみfumi

Strokes5

Radical冂

Frequency#1313

Meaningstome, counter for books, volume

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

一冊いっさつone copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volumenoun

冊子さっしbook; booklet; story booknoun

短冊たんざくtanzaku; long, narrow strip of paper used for writing poetry, wishes, decorations, etc.noun

分冊ぶんさつseparate volume; fascicle; fasciculenoun

別冊べっさつseparate volume; extra issue; supplementnoun

冊さつcounter for bookscounter

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 冊 (tome) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 冂.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 冊 is #1313, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

一冊いっさつ — one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume

冊子さっし — book; booklet; story book

短冊たんざく — tanzaku; long, narrow strip of paper used for writing poetry, wishes, decorations, etc.

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 冊 have?

The kanji 冊 (tome) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 冊?

冊 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 冊 mean?

冊 means: tome, counter for books, volume. On'yomi readings: サツ, サク. Kun'yomi readings: ふみ.

What JLPT level is 冊?

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