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千

千 — thousand

Learn the correct stroke order for 千 (thousand), a 3-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 13 strokes

Stroke Order

123
Stroke 0 / 3
On'yomi (音読み)センsen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ちchi
Strokes3
Radical十
Frequency#195
Meaningsthousand

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一千いっせん1,000; one thousandnumeral
何千なんぜんmany thousandsnoun
三千さんぜん3000; three thousandnumeral
数千すうせんthousands; several thousandnoun
千鳥ちどりplovernoun
千島ちしまKuril Islands; Kurile Islands; Chishima Islandsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 千 (thousand) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 3 strokes with radical 十.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 千 is #195, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一千いっせん — 1,000; one thousand
何千なんぜん — many thousands
三千さんぜん — 3000; three thousand

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 千 have?

The kanji 千 (thousand) has 3 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 千?

千 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 千 mean?

千 means: thousand. On'yomi readings: セン. Kun'yomi readings: ち.

What JLPT level is 千?

千 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.