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塾

塾 — cram school, private school

Learn the correct stroke order for 塾 (cram school), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジュクjuku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes14
Radical土
Frequency#1297
Meaningscram school, private school

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 14 — start from the green dot

Common Words

私塾しじゅくsmall private school (esp. for cramming)noun
塾生じゅくせいcram school student; student of a private-tutoring schoolnoun
塾長じゅくちょうprincipal of a private schoolnoun
塾じゅくcram school; private tutoring school; jukunoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 塾 (cram school) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 塾 is #1297, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

私塾しじゅく — small private school (esp. for cramming)
塾生じゅくせい — cram school student; student of a private-tutoring school
塾長じゅくちょう — principal of a private school

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 塾 have?

The kanji 塾 (cram school) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 塾?

塾 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 塾 mean?

塾 means: cram school, private school. On'yomi readings: ジュク.

What JLPT level is 塾?

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