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振

振 — shake, wave, wag

Learn the correct stroke order for 振 (shake), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シンshin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふ.るfuru、ふ.れるfureru、ふ.るうfuruu
Strokes10
Radical手
Frequency#614
Meaningsshake, wave, wag, swing

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 10 — start from the green dot

Common Words

三振さんしんstrikeoutnoun
振りふりswing; shake; sweepnoun
振りぶりway; manner; stylesuffix
振るふるto wave; to shake; to swingverb
振興しんこうpromotion; encouragementnoun
振動しんどうoscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 振 (shake) 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, 振 is #614, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

三振さんしん — strikeout
振りふり — swing; shake; sweep
振りぶり — way; manner; style

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 振 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 振?

振 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 振 mean?

振 means: shake, wave, wag, swing. On'yomi readings: シン. Kun'yomi readings: ふ.る, ふ.れる, ふ.るう.

What JLPT level is 振?

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