拳 — fist
Learn the correct stroke order for 拳 (fist), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 拳 (fist) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 手.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 拳 is #1935, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 拳 have?
The kanji 拳 (fist) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 拳?
拳 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 拳 mean?
拳 means: fist. On'yomi readings: ケン, ゲン. Kun'yomi readings: こぶし.
What JLPT level is 拳?
拳 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.