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幹

幹 — tree trunk, main part, talent

Learn the correct stroke order for 幹 (tree trunk), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 513 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カンkan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)みきmiki
Strokes13
Radical干
Frequency#364
Meaningstree trunk, main part, talent, capability

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

幹事かんじexecutive secretary; coordinator; organizernoun
幹線かんせんmain line; trunk linenoun
幹部かんぶmanagement; (executive) staff; leadersnoun
基幹きかんmainstay; nucleus; keynoun
根幹こんかんfoundation; root; basisnoun
主幹しゅかんchief editor; managing editornoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 幹 (tree trunk) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 干.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 幹 is #364, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

幹事かんじ — executive secretary; coordinator; organizer
幹線かんせん — main line; trunk line
幹部かんぶ — management; (executive) staff; leaders

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (干)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 幹 have?

The kanji 幹 (tree trunk) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 幹?

幹 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 幹 mean?

幹 means: tree trunk, main part, talent, capability. On'yomi readings: カン. Kun'yomi readings: みき.

What JLPT level is 幹?

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