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奏

奏 — play music, speak to a ruler, complete

Learn the correct stroke order for 奏 (play music), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 69 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 9
On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かな.でるkanaderu
Strokes9
Radical大
Frequency#1067
Meaningsplay music, speak to a ruler, complete

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

合奏がっそうensemble (e.g. orchestra, chamber group, etc.); concertnoun
奏者そうしゃinstrumentalist; playernoun
独奏どくそう(instrumental) solo; recitalnoun
伴奏ばんそうaccompanimentnoun
演奏えんそうmusical performancenoun
奏功そうこうsuccess; achievement; fruitionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 奏 (play music) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 大.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 奏 is #1067, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

合奏がっそう — ensemble (e.g. orchestra, chamber group, etc.); concert
奏者そうしゃ — instrumentalist; player
独奏どくそう — (instrumental) solo; recital

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 奏 have?

The kanji 奏 (play music) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 奏?

奏 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 奏 mean?

奏 means: play music, speak to a ruler, complete. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: かな.でる.

What JLPT level is 奏?

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