孫 — grandchild, descendants
Learn the correct stroke order for 孫 (grandchild), a 10-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 孫 (grandchild) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 子.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 孫 is #1388, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 孫 have?
The kanji 孫 (grandchild) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 孫?
孫 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 孫 mean?
孫 means: grandchild, descendants. On'yomi readings: ソン. Kun'yomi readings: まご.
What JLPT level is 孫?
孫 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.