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妻

妻 — wife, spouse

Learn the correct stroke order for 妻 (wife), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 58 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)サイsai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つまtsuma
Strokes8
Radical女
Frequency#691
Meaningswife, spouse

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

稲妻いなずまlightning; flash of lightning; lightning boltnoun
後妻ごさいsecond wifenoun
妻子さいしwife and childrennoun
人妻ひとづまmarried womannoun
夫妻ふさいhusband and wife; married couplenoun
良妻りょうさいgood wifenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 妻 (wife) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 女.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 妻 is #691, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

稲妻いなずま — lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
後妻ごさい — second wife
妻子さいし — wife and children

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (女)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 妻 have?

The kanji 妻 (wife) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 妻?

妻 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 妻 mean?

妻 means: wife, spouse. On'yomi readings: サイ. Kun'yomi readings: つま.

What JLPT level is 妻?

妻 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.