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壮

壮 — robust, manhood, prosperity

Learn the correct stroke order for 壮 (robust), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school6 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さかんsakan
Strokes6
Radical士
Frequency#1657
Meaningsrobust, manhood, prosperity

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

強壮きょうそうable-bodied; robust; sturdyna-adjective
壮行そうこう(rousing) send-off; farewell
壮大そうだいmagnificent; grand; majesticna-adjective
壮年そうねんprime of lifenoun
壮烈そうれつheroic; bravena-adjective
悲壮ひそうtragic but brave; heroic; grimna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 壮 (robust) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 士.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 壮 is #1657, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

強壮きょうそう — able-bodied; robust; sturdy
壮行そうこう — (rousing) send-off; farewell
壮大そうだい — magnificent; grand; majestic

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (士)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 壮 have?

The kanji 壮 (robust) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 壮?

壮 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 壮 mean?

壮 means: robust, manhood, prosperity. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: さかん.

What JLPT level is 壮?

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