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巻

巻 — scroll, volume, book

Learn the correct stroke order for 巻 (scroll), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 69 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カンkan、ケンken
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ま.くmaku、まきmaki、ま.きmaki
Strokes9
Radical己
Frequency#944
Meaningsscroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)

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 9 — start from the green dot

Common Words

圧巻あっかんhighlight; best partnoun
絵巻えまきpicture scrollnoun
巻くまくto wind; to coil; to rollverb
巻末かんまつend of a booknoun
葉巻はまきcigarnoun
席巻せっけんsweeping (over, across); conquering; overwhelmingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 巻 (scroll) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 己.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 巻 is #944, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

圧巻あっかん — highlight; best part
絵巻えまき — picture scroll
巻くまく — to wind; to coil; to roll

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (己)

己self

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 巻 have?

The kanji 巻 (scroll) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 巻?

巻 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 巻 mean?

巻 means: scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls). On'yomi readings: カン, ケン. Kun'yomi readings: ま.く, まき, ま.き.

What JLPT level is 巻?

巻 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.