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択

択 — choose, select, elect

Learn the correct stroke order for 択 (choose), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)タクtaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)えら.ぶerabu
Strokes7
Radical手
Frequency#847
Meaningschoose, select, elect, prefer

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

採択さいたくadoption; selection; choicenoun
選択せんたくchoice; selection; optionnoun
択一たくいつchoosing one from among several; multiple choicenoun
選択肢せんたくしchoices; alternatives; optionsnoun
選択科目せんたくかもくelective subject or coursenoun
二者択一にしゃたくいつchoosing between two things; two choicesnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 択 (choose) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 択 is #847, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

採択さいたく — adoption; selection; choice
選択せんたく — choice; selection; option
択一たくいつ — choosing one from among several; multiple choice

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 択 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 択?

択 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 択 mean?

択 means: choose, select, elect, prefer. On'yomi readings: タク. Kun'yomi readings: えら.ぶ.

What JLPT level is 択?

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