印

印 — stamp, seal, mark

Learn the correct stroke order for 印 (stamp), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 46 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 6

On'yomi (音読み)インin

Kun'yomi (訓読み)しるしshirushi、-じるしjirushi、しる.すshirusu

Strokes6

Radical卩

Frequency#682

Meaningsstamp, seal, mark, imprint, symbol, emblem, trademark, evidence, souvenir, India

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 6 — start from the green dot

Common Words

印鑑いんかんstamp; sealnoun

印刷いんさつprintingnoun

印紙いんし(revenue) stampnoun

印象いんしょうimpressionnoun

印税いんぜいroyalty (on book)noun

朱印しゅいんred sealnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 印 (stamp) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 卩.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 印 is #682, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

印鑑いんかん — stamp; seal

印刷いんさつ — printing

印紙いんし — (revenue) stamp

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (卩)

危dangerous 却instead 即instant 卵egg 卸wholesale

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 印 have?

The kanji 印 (stamp) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 印?

印 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 印 mean?

印 means: stamp, seal, mark, imprint, symbol, emblem, trademark, evidence, souvenir, India. On'yomi readings: イン. Kun'yomi readings: しるし, -じるし, しる.す.

What JLPT level is 印?

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