商 — make a deal, selling, dealing in
Learn the correct stroke order for 商 (make a deal), a 11-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 商 (make a deal) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 口.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 商 is #413, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 商 have?
The kanji 商 (make a deal) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 商?
商 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 商 mean?
商 means: make a deal, selling, dealing in, merchant. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: あきな.う.
What JLPT level is 商?
商 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.