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参

参 — nonplussed, three (in documents), going

Learn the correct stroke order for 参 (nonplussed), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 48 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サンsan、シンshin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まい.るmairu、まい-mai、まじわるmajiwaru、みつmitsu
Strokes8
Radical厶
Frequency#201
Meaningsnonplussed, three (in documents), going, coming, visiting, visit, be defeated, die, be madly in love, participate, take part in

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

古参こさんsenior; veteran; old-timernoun
降参こうさんsurrender; submission; capitulationnoun
参るまいるto go; to comeverb
参院さんいんHouse of Councillors (upper house of the National Diet of Japan)noun
参加さんかparticipation; joining; entrynoun
参画さんかくtaking part (in planning); participationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 参 (nonplussed) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 厶.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 参 is #201, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

古参こさん — senior; veteran; old-timer
降参こうさん — surrender; submission; capitulation
参るまいる — to go; to come

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 参 have?

The kanji 参 (nonplussed) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 参?

参 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 参 mean?

参 means: nonplussed, three (in documents), going, coming, visiting, visit, be defeated, die, be madly in love, participate, take part in. On'yomi readings: サン, シン. Kun'yomi readings: まい.る, まい-, まじわる, みつ.

What JLPT level is 参?

参 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.