唆

唆 — tempt, seduce, instigate

Learn the correct stroke order for 唆 (tempt), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サsa
Kun'yomi (訓読み)そそ.るsosoru、そそのか.すsosonokasu
Strokes10
Radical口
Frequency#1278
Meaningstempt, seduce, instigate, promote

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

教唆きょうさinstigationnoun
唆すそそのかすto instigate; to tempt; to enticeverb
示唆しさsuggestion; hint; implicationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 唆 (tempt) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 唆 is #1278, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

教唆きょうさ — instigation
唆すそそのかす — to instigate; to tempt; to entice
示唆しさ — suggestion; hint; implication

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 唆 have?

The kanji 唆 (tempt) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 唆?

唆 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 唆 mean?

唆 means: tempt, seduce, instigate, promote. On'yomi readings: サ. Kun'yomi readings: そそ.る, そそのか.す.

What JLPT level is 唆?

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