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咲

咲 — blossom, bloom

Learn the correct stroke order for 咲 (blossom), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さ.くsaku、-ざきzaki
Strokes9
Radical口
Frequency#1534
Meaningsblossom, bloom

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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

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Common Words

咲くさくto bloom; to flower; to blossomverb
遅咲きおそざきblooming late; flowering late; blossoming latenoun
返り咲きかえりざきcomeback (e.g. in business); reinstatementnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 咲 (blossom) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 咲 is #1534, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

咲くさく — to bloom; to flower; to blossom
遅咲きおそざき — blooming late; flowering late; blossoming late
返り咲きかえりざき — comeback (e.g. in business); reinstatement

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 咲 have?

The kanji 咲 (blossom) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 咲?

咲 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 咲 mean?

咲 means: blossom, bloom. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: さ.く, -ざき.

What JLPT level is 咲?

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