巣 — nest, rookery, hive
Learn the correct stroke order for 巣 (nest), a 11-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 巣 (nest) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 巛.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 巣 is #1588, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 巣 have?
The kanji 巣 (nest) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 巣?
巣 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 巣 mean?
巣 means: nest, rookery, hive, cobweb, den. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: す, す.くう.
What JLPT level is 巣?
巣 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.