刊

刊 — publish, carve, engrave

Learn the correct stroke order for 刊 (publish), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 55 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 5

On'yomi (音読み)カンkan

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes5

Radical刀

Frequency#855

Meaningspublish, carve, engrave

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

刊行かんこうpublication; issuenoun

季刊きかんquarterly publicationnoun

休刊きゅうかんsuspension of publicationnoun

月刊げっかんmonthly publication; monthly issuenoun

週刊しゅうかんweekly publicationnoun

新刊しんかんnew book; new publicationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 刊 (publish) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 刀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 刊 is #855, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

刊行かんこう — publication; issue

季刊きかん — quarterly publication

休刊きゅうかん — suspension of publication

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (刀)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 刊 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 刊?

刊 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 刊 mean?

刊 means: publish, carve, engrave. On'yomi readings: カン.

What JLPT level is 刊?

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