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勢

勢 — forces, energy, military strength

Learn the correct stroke order for 勢 (forces), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 513 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セイsei、ゼイzei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)いきお.いikioi、はずみhazumi
Strokes13
Radical力
Frequency#260
Meaningsforces, energy, military strength

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

威勢いせいpower; might; authoritynoun
気勢きせいfervour; fervor; vigournoun
形勢けいせいcondition; situation; prospectsnoun
攻勢こうせいoffensive (movement); aggressionnoun
国勢こくせいstate of a country (population, resources, etc.); condition of a country; strength of a countrynoun
姿勢しせいposture; pose; positionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 勢 (forces) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 力.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 勢 is #260, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

威勢いせい — power; might; authority
気勢きせい — fervour; fervor; vigour
形勢けいせい — condition; situation; prospects

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (力)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 勢 have?

The kanji 勢 (forces) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 勢?

勢 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 勢 mean?

勢 means: forces, energy, military strength. On'yomi readings: セイ, ゼイ. Kun'yomi readings: いきお.い, はずみ.

What JLPT level is 勢?

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