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挫

挫 — crush, break, sprain

Learn the correct stroke order for 挫 (crush), a 10-stroke kanji.

Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ザza、サsa
Kun'yomi (訓読み)くじ.くkujiku、くじ.けるkujikeru
Strokes10
Radical手
Frequency#1869
Meaningscrush, break, sprain, discourage

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

挫折ざせつsetback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustrationnoun
捻挫ねんざsprain; twist; wrenchnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 挫 (crush) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 10 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 挫 is #1869, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

挫折ざせつ — setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration
捻挫ねんざ — sprain; twist; wrench

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 挫 have?

The kanji 挫 (crush) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 挫?

挫 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 挫 mean?

挫 means: crush, break, sprain, discourage. On'yomi readings: ザ, サ. Kun'yomi readings: くじ.く, くじ.ける.