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張

張 — counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread

Learn the correct stroke order for 張 (counter for bows & stringed instruments), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チョウchou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)は.るharu、-は.りhari、-ば.りbari
Strokes11
Radical弓
Frequency#403
Meaningscounter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

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.

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Common Words

拡張かくちょうexpansion; extension; enlargementnoun
緊張きんちょうtension; strain; nervousnessnoun
誇張こちょうexaggerationnoun
主張しゅちょうclaim; insistence; assertionnoun
出張しゅっちょうbusiness trip; official tripnoun
張るはるto stick; to paste; to affixverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 張 (counter for bows & stringed instruments) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 弓.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 張 is #403, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

拡張かくちょう — expansion; extension; enlargement
緊張きんちょう — tension; strain; nervousness
誇張こちょう — exaggeration

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (弓)

弓bow引pull弔condolences弟younger brother弥all the more弦bowstring弧arc弱weak

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 張 have?

The kanji 張 (counter for bows & stringed instruments) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 張?

張 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 張 mean?

張 means: counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent). On'yomi readings: チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: は.る, -は.り, -ば.り.

What JLPT level is 張?

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