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宣

宣 — proclaim, say, announce

Learn the correct stroke order for 宣 (proclaim), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 69 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 9
On'yomi (音読み)センsen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)のたま.うnotamau
Strokes9
Radical宀
Frequency#695
Meaningsproclaim, say, announce

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

宣言せんげんdeclaration; proclamation; announcementnoun
宣告せんこくsentencing; pronouncement of a verdict; passing of sentencenoun
宣誓せんせいoath; abjuration; pledgenoun
宣戦せんせんdeclaration of warnoun
宣伝せんでんpublicity; advertisement; advertisingnoun
託宣たくせんoracle; revelation; divine messagenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 宣 (proclaim) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 宣 is #695, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

宣言せんげん — declaration; proclamation; announcement
宣告せんこく — sentencing; pronouncement of a verdict; passing of sentence
宣誓せんせい — oath; abjuration; pledge

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 宣 have?

The kanji 宣 (proclaim) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 宣?

宣 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 宣 mean?

宣 means: proclaim, say, announce. On'yomi readings: セン. Kun'yomi readings: のたま.う.

What JLPT level is 宣?

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