句

句 — phrase, clause, sentence

Learn the correct stroke order for 句 (phrase), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 55 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 5

On'yomi (音読み)クku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes5

Radical口

Frequency#1244

Meaningsphrase, clause, sentence, passage, paragraph, counter for haiku

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

禁句きんくtaboo word; forbidden topicnoun

句集くしゅうcollection of haiku poemsnoun

語句ごくwords and phrases; wordsnoun

絶句ぜっくbeing lost for words; becoming speechlessnoun

俳句はいくhaiku; 17-mora poem, usu. in 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 moraenoun

文句もんくcomplaint; grumbling; objectionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 句 (phrase) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 句 is #1244, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

禁句きんく — taboo word; forbidden topic

句集くしゅう — collection of haiku poems

語句ごく — words and phrases; words

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (口)

口mouth 台pedestal 可can 古old 史history 号nickname 右right 司director

Same reading

宮Shinto shrine 功achievement 貢tribute 駆drive 駒pony 孔cavity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 句 have?

The kanji 句 (phrase) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 句?

句 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 句 mean?

句 means: phrase, clause, sentence, passage, paragraph, counter for haiku. On'yomi readings: ク.

What JLPT level is 句?

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