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射

射 — shoot, shine into, onto

Learn the correct stroke order for 射 (shoot), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 610 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シャsha
Kun'yomi (訓読み)い.るiru、さ.すsasu、う.つutsu
Strokes10
Radical寸
Frequency#937
Meaningsshoot, shine into, onto, archery

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 10 — start from the green dot

Common Words

射すさすto shineverb
射るいるto shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)verb
射撃しゃげきfiring; shooting; firenoun
射殺しゃさつshooting to deathnoun
射精しゃせいejaculationnoun
射程しゃていrange (of a rifle, missile, etc.)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 射 (shoot) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 寸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 射 is #937, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

射すさす — to shine
射るいる — to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)
射撃しゃげき — firing; shooting; fire

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 射 have?

The kanji 射 (shoot) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 射?

射 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 射 mean?

射 means: shoot, shine into, onto, archery. On'yomi readings: シャ. Kun'yomi readings: い.る, さ.す, う.つ.

What JLPT level is 射?

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