塩 — salt
Learn the correct stroke order for 塩 (salt), a 13-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 塩 (salt) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 土.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 塩 is #1148, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 塩 have?
The kanji 塩 (salt) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 塩?
塩 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 塩 mean?
塩 means: salt. On'yomi readings: エン. Kun'yomi readings: しお.
What JLPT level is 塩?
塩 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.