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式

式 — style, ceremony, rite

Learn the correct stroke order for 式 (style), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 36 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シキshiki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes6
Radical弋
Frequency#251
Meaningsstyle, ceremony, rite, function, method, system, form, expression

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 6 — start from the green dot

Common Words

一式いっしき(complete) set; outfit; kitnoun
株式かぶしきshare (in a company); stocknoun
儀式ぎしきceremony; rite; ritualnoun
旧式きゅうしきold type; old stylena-adjective
挙式きょしきholding a ceremony; wedding ceremonynoun
形式けいしきform (as opposed to substance)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 式 (style) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 弋.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 式 is #251, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一式いっしき — (complete) set; outfit; kit
株式かぶしき — share (in a company); stock
儀式ぎしき — ceremony; rite; ritual

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (弋)

弐II

Same reading

識discriminating

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 式 have?

The kanji 式 (style) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 式?

式 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 式 mean?

式 means: style, ceremony, rite, function, method, system, form, expression. On'yomi readings: シキ.

What JLPT level is 式?

式 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.