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収

収 — income, obtain, reap

Learn the correct stroke order for 収 (income), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 64 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おさ.めるosameru、おさ.まるosamaru
Strokes4
Radical又
Frequency#337
Meaningsincome, obtain, reap, pay, supply, store

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

押収おうしゅうseizure; confiscationnoun
回収かいしゅうcollection; recovery; withdrawalnoun
吸収きゅうしゅうabsorption; suction; attractionnoun
月収げっしゅうmonthly incomenoun
減収げんしゅうfall; decrease (in income)noun
収益しゅうえきearnings; proceeds; returnsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 収 (income) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 又.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 収 is #337, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

押収おうしゅう — seizure; confiscation
回収かいしゅう — collection; recovery; withdrawal
吸収きゅうしゅう — absorption; suction; attraction

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (又)

又or again及reach out反anti-友friend双pair取take受accept叔uncle

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 収 have?

The kanji 収 (income) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 収?

収 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 収 mean?

収 means: income, obtain, reap, pay, supply, store. On'yomi readings: シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: おさ.める, おさ.まる.

What JLPT level is 収?

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