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拾

拾 — pick up, gather, find

Learn the correct stroke order for 拾 (pick up), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 39 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu、ジュウjuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひろ.うhirou
Strokes9
Radical手
Frequency#1479
Meaningspick up, gather, find, go on foot, ten

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

収拾しゅうしゅうcontrol; bringing under control; settling (a matter)noun
拾うひろうto pick up; to gatherverb
拾得しゅうとくfinding (lost property); picking upnoun
拾い物ひろいものfound article; thing picked up (e.g. in the street)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 拾 (pick up) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 拾 is #1479, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

収拾しゅうしゅう — control; bringing under control; settling (a matter)
拾うひろう — to pick up; to gather
拾得しゅうとく — finding (lost property); picking up

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 拾 have?

The kanji 拾 (pick up) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 拾?

拾 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 拾 mean?

拾 means: pick up, gather, find, go on foot, ten. On'yomi readings: シュウ, ジュウ. Kun'yomi readings: ひろ.う.

What JLPT level is 拾?

拾 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.