埼

埼 — cape, spit, promontory

Learn the correct stroke order for 埼 (cape), a 11-stroke kanji.

Grade 411 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さきsaki、さいsai、みさきmisaki
Strokes11
Radical土
Frequency#971
Meaningscape, spit, promontory

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

埼玉さいたまSaitama (city, prefecture)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 埼 (cape) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school. It has 11 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 埼 is #971, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

埼玉さいたま — Saitama (city, prefecture)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 埼 have?

The kanji 埼 (cape) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 埼?

埼 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 埼 mean?

埼 means: cape, spit, promontory. On'yomi readings: キ. Kun'yomi readings: さき, さい, みさき.