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扇

扇 — fan, folding fan

Learn the correct stroke order for 扇 (fan), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)センsen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おうぎougi
Strokes10
Radical戶
Frequency#1805
Meaningsfan, folding fan

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

扇子せんすfolding fannoun
扇動せんどうincitement; sedition; agitationnoun
団扇うちわuchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fannoun
扇形おうぎがたfan shapenoun
扇ぐあおぐto fanverb
扇おうぎfolding fannoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 扇 (fan) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 戶.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 扇 is #1805, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

扇子せんす — folding fan
扇動せんどう — incitement; sedition; agitation
団扇うちわ — uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 扇 have?

The kanji 扇 (fan) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 扇?

扇 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 扇 mean?

扇 means: fan, folding fan. On'yomi readings: セン. Kun'yomi readings: おうぎ.

What JLPT level is 扇?

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