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割

割 — proportion, comparatively, divide

Learn the correct stroke order for 割 (proportion), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 612 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カツkatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)わ.るwaru、わりwari、わ.りwari、わ.れるwareru、さ.くsaku
Strokes12
Radical刀
Frequency#318
Meaningsproportion, comparatively, divide, cut, separate, split

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

学割がくわりstudent discountnoun
割るわるto divideverb
割譲かつじょうcession (of territory)noun
二割にわり20 percentnoun
分割ぶんかつpartition; division; separationnoun
役割やくわりpart; assigning (allotment of) parts; rolenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 割 (proportion) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 刀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 割 is #318, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

学割がくわり — student discount
割るわる — to divide
割譲かつじょう — cession (of territory)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 割 have?

The kanji 割 (proportion) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 割?

割 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 割 mean?

割 means: proportion, comparatively, divide, cut, separate, split. On'yomi readings: カツ. Kun'yomi readings: わ.る, わり, わ.り, わ.れる, さ.く.

What JLPT level is 割?

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