升

升 — measuring box, 1.8 liter

Learn the correct stroke order for 升 (measuring box), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school4 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ますmasu
Strokes4
Radical十
Frequency#2077
Meaningsmeasuring box, 1.8 liter

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Draw stroke 1 of 4 — start from the green dot

Common Words

升ますmeasuring container; measuring box; measurenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 升 (measuring box) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 十.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 升 is #2077, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

升ます — measuring container; measuring box; measure

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 升 have?

The kanji 升 (measuring box) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 升?

升 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 升 mean?

升 means: measuring box, 1.8 liter. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: ます.

What JLPT level is 升?

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