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創

創 — genesis, wound, injury

Learn the correct stroke order for 創 (genesis), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 612 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou、ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つく.るtsukuru、はじ.めるhajimeru、きずkizu、けず.しけるkezushikeru
Strokes12
Radical刀
Frequency#741
Meaningsgenesis, wound, injury, hurt, start, originate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

創意そういoriginal idea; originalitynoun
創刊そうかんfoundation (of a newspaper, magazine, etc.); starting; launchingnoun
創業そうぎょうestablishment (of a business); foundingnoun
創作そうさくcreation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.)noun
創始そうしcreation; founding; initiatingnoun
創設そうせつestablishment; founding; organizationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 創 (genesis) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 刀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 創 is #741, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

創意そうい — original idea; originality
創刊そうかん — foundation (of a newspaper, magazine, etc.); starting; launching
創業そうぎょう — establishment (of a business); founding

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 創 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 創?

創 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 創 mean?

創 means: genesis, wound, injury, hurt, start, originate. On'yomi readings: ソウ, ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: つく.る, はじ.める, きず, けず.しける.

What JLPT level is 創?

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