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占

占 — fortune-telling, divining, forecasting

Learn the correct stroke order for 占 (fortune-telling), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school5 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)センsen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)し.めるshimeru、うらな.うuranau
Strokes5
Radical卜
Frequency#694
Meaningsfortune-telling, divining, forecasting, occupy, hold, have, get, take

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

寡占かせんoligopoly; control of a marketnoun
占いうらないfortune-telling; divinationnoun
占ううらなうto tell someone's fortune; to divine (the future)verb
占拠せんきょoccupation; taking and maintaining exclusive control (of a location)noun
占有せんゆうpossession; occupation; occupancynoun
占領せんりょうoccupying; having (an area) all to oneselfnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 占 (fortune-telling) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 卜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 占 is #694, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

寡占かせん — oligopoly; control of a market
占いうらない — fortune-telling; divination
占ううらなう — to tell someone's fortune; to divine (the future)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 占 have?

The kanji 占 (fortune-telling) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 占?

占 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 占 mean?

占 means: fortune-telling, divining, forecasting, occupy, hold, have, get, take. On'yomi readings: セン. Kun'yomi readings: し.める, うらな.う.

What JLPT level is 占?

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