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折

折 — fold, break, fracture

Learn the correct stroke order for 折 (fold), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 47 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セツsetsu、シャクshaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)お.るoru、おりori、お.りori、-お.りori、お.れるoreru
Strokes7
Radical手
Frequency#962
Meaningsfold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit

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 7 — start from the green dot

Common Words

右折うせつturning to the right; right turnnoun
曲折きょくせつbending; winding; meanderingnoun
屈折くっせつbending; curving; twistingnoun
骨折こっせつbone fracturenoun
左折させつturning to the left; left turnnoun
挫折ざせつsetback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustrationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 折 (fold) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 折 is #962, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

右折うせつ — turning to the right; right turn
曲折きょくせつ — bending; winding; meandering
屈折くっせつ — bending; curving; twisting

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 折 have?

The kanji 折 (fold) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 折?

折 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 折 mean?

折 means: fold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit. On'yomi readings: セツ, シャク. Kun'yomi readings: お.る, おり, お.り, -お.り, お.れる.

What JLPT level is 折?

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