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副

副 — vice-, assistant, aide

Learn the correct stroke order for 副 (vice-), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 411 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)フクfuku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes11
Radical刀
Frequency#360
Meaningsvice-, assistant, aide, duplicate, copy

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

副業ふくぎょうside job; sideline; subsidiary businessnoun
副詞ふくしadverbnoun
副賞ふくしょうsupplementary prize; additional prize; auxiliary prizenoun
副題ふくだいsubtitle; subheadingnoun
副ふくassistant; associate; vice-noun
副作用ふくさようside effect; adverse reactionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 副 (vice-) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 刀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 副 is #360, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

副業ふくぎょう — side job; sideline; subsidiary business
副詞ふくし — adverb
副賞ふくしょう — supplementary prize; additional prize; auxiliary prize

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 副 have?

The kanji 副 (vice-) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 副?

副 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 副 mean?

副 means: vice-, assistant, aide, duplicate, copy. On'yomi readings: フク.

What JLPT level is 副?

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