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挿

挿 — insert, put in, graft

Learn the correct stroke order for 挿 (insert), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さ.すsasu、はさ.むhasamu
Strokes10
Radical手
Frequency#1908
Meaningsinsert, put in, graft, wear (sword)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

挿入そうにゅうinsertion; interposition; interpolationnoun
挿話そうわepisode; side story; story within a storynoun
挿絵さしえillustration (in a book, newspaper, etc.); picturenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 挿 (insert) 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, 挿 is #1908, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

挿入そうにゅう — insertion; interposition; interpolation
挿話そうわ — episode; side story; story within a story
挿絵さしえ — illustration (in a book, newspaper, etc.); picture

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 挿 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 挿?

挿 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 挿 mean?

挿 means: insert, put in, graft, wear (sword). On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: さ.す, はさ.む.

What JLPT level is 挿?

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