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思 — think

Learn the correct stroke order for 思 (think), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 29 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シshi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おも.うomou、おもえら.くomoeraku、おぼ.すobosu
Strokes9
Radical心
Frequency#132
Meaningsthink

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

意思いしintention; wish; purposenoun
思案しあんcareful thought; consideration; deliberationnoun
思考しこうthought; consideration; thinkingnoun
思索しさくspeculation; thinking; meditationnoun
思想しそうthought; idea; ideologynoun
思慕しぼyearning; longing for; deep affectionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 思 (think) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 思 is #132, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

意思いし — intention; wish; purpose
思案しあん — careful thought; consideration; deliberation
思考しこう — thought; consideration; thinking

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 思 have?

The kanji 思 (think) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 思?

思 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 思 mean?

思 means: think. On'yomi readings: シ. Kun'yomi readings: おも.う, おもえら.く, おぼ.す.

What JLPT level is 思?

思 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.