写 — copy, be photographed, describe
Learn the correct stroke order for 写 (copy), a 5-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 写 (copy) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 冖.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 写 is #453, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (冖)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 写 have?
The kanji 写 (copy) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 写?
写 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 写 mean?
写 means: copy, be photographed, describe. On'yomi readings: シャ, ジャ. Kun'yomi readings: うつ.す, うつ.る, うつ-, うつ.し.
What JLPT level is 写?
写 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.