宰 — superintend, manager, rule
Learn the correct stroke order for 宰 (superintend), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 宰 (superintend) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 宀.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 宰 is #1597, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 宰 have?
The kanji 宰 (superintend) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 宰?
宰 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 宰 mean?
宰 means: superintend, manager, rule. On'yomi readings: サイ.
What JLPT level is 宰?
宰 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.