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判

判 — judgement, judgment, signature

Learn the correct stroke order for 判 (judgement), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 57 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハンhan、バンban
Kun'yomi (訓読み)わか.るwakaru
Strokes7
Radical刀
Frequency#197
Meaningsjudgement, judgment, signature, stamp, seal

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

公判こうはんpublic hearing; trialnoun
裁判さいばんtrial; judgement; judgmentnoun
審判しんぱんjudgement; judgment; decisionnoun
判決はんけつjudicial decision; judgement; judgmentnoun
判子はんこseal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chopnoun
判事はんじjudge; judiciarynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 判 (judgement) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 刀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 判 is #197, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

公判こうはん — public hearing; trial
裁判さいばん — trial; judgement; judgment
審判しんぱん — judgement; judgment; decision

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 判 have?

The kanji 判 (judgement) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 判?

判 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 判 mean?

判 means: judgement, judgment, signature, stamp, seal. On'yomi readings: ハン, バン. Kun'yomi readings: わか.る.

What JLPT level is 判?

判 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.