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成

成 — turn into, become, get

Learn the correct stroke order for 成 (turn into), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 46 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)セイsei、ジョウjou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)な.るnaru、な.すnasu、-な.すnasu
Strokes6
Radical戈
Frequency#116
Meaningsturn into, become, get, grow, elapse, reach

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

成すなすto form; to make; to constituteverb
化成かせいchange; transformationnoun
完成かんせいcompletion; perfection; accomplishmentnoun
既成きせいestablished; existing; accomplishednoun
形成けいせいformation; molding; making (up)noun
結成けっせいformation; combinationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 成 (turn into) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 戈.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 成 is #116, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

成すなす — to form; to make; to constitute
化成かせい — change; transformation
完成かんせい — completion; perfection; accomplishment

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (戈)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 成 have?

The kanji 成 (turn into) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 成?

成 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 成 mean?

成 means: turn into, become, get, grow, elapse, reach. On'yomi readings: セイ, ジョウ. Kun'yomi readings: な.る, な.す, -な.す.

What JLPT level is 成?

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