技 — skill, art, craft
Learn the correct stroke order for 技 (skill), a 7-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 技 (skill) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 手.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 技 is #434, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 技 have?
The kanji 技 (skill) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 技?
技 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 技 mean?
技 means: skill, art, craft, ability, feat, performance, vocation, arts. On'yomi readings: ギ. Kun'yomi readings: わざ.
What JLPT level is 技?
技 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.