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刃

刃 — blade, sword, edge

Learn the correct stroke order for 刃 (blade), a 3-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school3 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 3
On'yomi (音読み)ジンjin、ニンnin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はha、やいばyaiba、き.るkiru
Strokes3
Radical刀
Frequency#1763
Meaningsblade, sword, edge

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

刃先はさきedge of bladenoun
刃物はものedged tool; cutting instrument; knifenoun
刃はedge (of a knife or sword); bladenoun
刃渡りはわたりlength of a bladenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 刃 (blade) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 3 strokes with radical 刀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 刃 is #1763, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

刃先はさき — edge of blade
刃物はもの — edged tool; cutting instrument; knife
刃は — edge (of a knife or sword); blade

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 刃 have?

The kanji 刃 (blade) has 3 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 刃?

刃 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 刃 mean?

刃 means: blade, sword, edge. On'yomi readings: ジン, ニン. Kun'yomi readings: は, やいば, き.る.

What JLPT level is 刃?

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