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徴

徴 — indications, sign, omen

Learn the correct stroke order for 徴 (indications), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チョウchou、チchi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しるしshirushi
Strokes14
Radical彳
Frequency#850
Meaningsindications, sign, omen, symptom, collect, seek, refer to, question

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 14 — start from the green dot

Common Words

象徴しょうちょうsymbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representationnoun
徴収ちょうしゅうcollection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levynoun
徴税ちょうぜいtax collection; taxationnoun
徴兵ちょうへいconscription; (military) draft; (compulsory) enlistmentnoun
追徴ついちょうsupplementary charge; additional collectionnoun
特徴とくちょうfeature; trait; characteristicnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

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

In newspaper frequency rankings, 徴 is #850, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

象徴しょうちょう — symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
徴収ちょうしゅう — collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
徴税ちょうぜい — tax collection; taxation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 徴 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 徴?

徴 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 徴 mean?

徴 means: indications, sign, omen, symptom, collect, seek, refer to, question. On'yomi readings: チョウ, チ. Kun'yomi readings: しるし.

What JLPT level is 徴?

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