彰

彰 — patent, clear

Learn the correct stroke order for 彰 (patent), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 14

On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes14

Radical彡

Frequency#1310

Meaningspatent, clear

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

顕彰けんしょうhonouring (publicly); honoring; making someone's good deeds or achievements well-knownnoun

表彰ひょうしょう(official) commendation; public recognition (of someone's achievements, good deeds, etc.); awardingnoun

表彰状ひょうしょうじょうtestimonial; certificate of commendationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 彰 (patent) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 彡.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 彰 is #1310, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

顕彰けんしょう — honouring (publicly); honoring; making someone's good deeds or achievements well-known

表彰ひょうしょう — (official) commendation; public recognition (of someone's achievements, good deeds, etc.); awarding

表彰状ひょうしょうじょう — testimonial; certificate of commendation

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 彰 have?

The kanji 彰 (patent) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 彰?

彰 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 彰 mean?

彰 means: patent, clear. On'yomi readings: ショウ.

What JLPT level is 彰?

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