塞

塞 — close, shut, cover

Learn the correct stroke order for 塞 (close), a 13-stroke kanji.

Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 13

On'yomi (音読み)ソクsoku、サイsai

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふさ.ぐfusagu、とりでtoride、み.ちるmichiru

Strokes13

Radical土

Frequency—

Meaningsclose, shut, cover, block, obstruct

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

梗塞こうそくstoppage; blockingnoun

閉塞へいそくblockage; blockade; blocking upnoun

塞ぐふさぐto stop up; to close up; to block (up)verb

塞がるふさがるto be closed; to be blocked; to be healed (e.g. wound)verb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 塞 (close) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 13 strokes with radical 土.

Example Words in Context

梗塞こうそく — stoppage; blocking

閉塞へいそく — blockage; blockade; blocking up

塞ぐふさぐ — to stop up; to close up; to block (up)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 塞 have?

The kanji 塞 (close) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 塞?

塞 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 塞 mean?

塞 means: close, shut, cover, block, obstruct. On'yomi readings: ソク, サイ. Kun'yomi readings: ふさ.ぐ, とりで, み.ちる.