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展

展 — unfold, expand

Learn the correct stroke order for 展 (unfold), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 610 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)テンten
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes10
Radical尸
Frequency#352
Meaningsunfold, expand

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

個展こてんsolo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibitionnoun
出展しゅってんexhibit; displaynoun
進展しんてんprogress; developmentnoun
展開てんかいdevelopment; evolution; progressionnoun
展示てんじexhibition; displaynoun
展望てんぼうview; outlook; prospectnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

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

In newspaper frequency rankings, 展 is #352, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

個展こてん — solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition
出展しゅってん — exhibit; display
進展しんてん — progress; development

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (尸)

尺shaku尻buttocks尼nun尽exhaust局bureau尾tail尿urine居reside

Same reading

典code添annexed蚕silkworm

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 展 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 展?

展 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 展 mean?

展 means: unfold, expand. On'yomi readings: テン.

What JLPT level is 展?

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