学 — study, learning, science
Learn the correct stroke order for 学 (study), a 8-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 学 (study) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 子.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 学 is #63, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 学 have?
The kanji 学 (study) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 学?
学 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 学 mean?
学 means: study, learning, science. On'yomi readings: ガク. Kun'yomi readings: まな.ぶ.
What JLPT level is 学?
学 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.