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払

払 — pay, clear out, prune

Learn the correct stroke order for 払 (pay), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school5 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)フツfutsu、ヒツhitsu、ホツhotsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はら.うharau、-はら.いharai、-ばら.いbarai
Strokes5
Radical手
Frequency#813
Meaningspay, clear out, prune, banish, dispose of

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

払うはらうto pay (e.g. money, bill)verb
払拭ふっしょくwiping out; sweeping away; eradicatingnoun
払いはらいpayment; bill; accountnoun
支払うしはらうto payverb
不払いふばらいnonpayment; defaultnoun
未払いみはらいunpaid; overduenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 払 (pay) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 払 is #813, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

払うはらう — to pay (e.g. money, bill)
払拭ふっしょく — wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating
払いはらい — payment; bill; account

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 払 have?

The kanji 払 (pay) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 払?

払 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 払 mean?

払 means: pay, clear out, prune, banish, dispose of. On'yomi readings: フツ, ヒツ, ホツ. Kun'yomi readings: はら.う, -はら.い, -ばら.い.

What JLPT level is 払?

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