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属

属 — belong, genus, subordinate official

Learn the correct stroke order for 属 (belong), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 512 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゾクzoku、ショクshoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さかんsakan、つくtsuku、やからyakara
Strokes12
Radical尸
Frequency#912
Meaningsbelong, genus, subordinate official, affiliated

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

帰属きぞくbelonging; ascription; attributionnoun
金属きんぞくmetalnoun
軍属ぐんぞくcivilian in military employnoun
従属じゅうぞくsubordination; dependencynoun
所属しょぞくbelonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached tonoun
専属せんぞくexclusive; attached to; specialistnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 属 (belong) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 尸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 属 is #912, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

帰属きぞく — belonging; ascription; attribution
金属きんぞく — metal
軍属ぐんぞく — civilian in military employ

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 属 have?

The kanji 属 (belong) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 属?

属 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 属 mean?

属 means: belong, genus, subordinate official, affiliated. On'yomi readings: ゾク, ショク. Kun'yomi readings: さかん, つく, やから.

What JLPT level is 属?

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