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季

季 — seasons

Learn the correct stroke order for 季 (seasons), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 48 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)キki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes8
Radical子
Frequency#842
Meaningsseasons

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 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

季刊きかんquarterly publicationnoun
季語きごseasonal word (in haiku)noun
季節きせつseason; time of yearnoun
四季しきthe four seasonsnoun
冬季とうきwinter season; winternoun
雨季うきrainy seasonnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 季 (seasons) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 子.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 季 is #842, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

季刊きかん — quarterly publication
季語きご — seasonal word (in haiku)
季節きせつ — season; time of year

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 季 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 季?

季 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 季 mean?

季 means: seasons. On'yomi readings: キ.

What JLPT level is 季?

季 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.