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刑

刑 — punish, penalty, sentence

Learn the correct stroke order for 刑 (punish), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school6 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケイkei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes6
Radical刀
Frequency#864
Meaningspunish, penalty, sentence, punishment

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

求刑きゅうけいrecommended sentence; prosecution's demand for punishmentnoun
刑事けいじ(police) detectivenoun
刑罰けいばつ(criminal) punishment; penalty; sentencenoun
刑法けいほうcriminal law; penal codenoun
死刑しけいdeath penalty; capital punishmentnoun
受刑じゅけいpunishmentnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 刑 (punish) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 刀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 刑 is #864, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

求刑きゅうけい — recommended sentence; prosecution's demand for punishment
刑事けいじ — (police) detective
刑罰けいばつ — (criminal) punishment; penalty; sentence

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 刑 have?

The kanji 刑 (punish) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 刑?

刑 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 刑 mean?

刑 means: punish, penalty, sentence, punishment. On'yomi readings: ケイ.

What JLPT level is 刑?

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