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採

採 — pick, take, fetch

Learn the correct stroke order for 採 (pick), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サイsai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)と.るtoru
Strokes11
Radical手
Frequency#607
Meaningspick, take, fetch, take up

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.

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Common Words

採掘さいくつmining; digging; working (a mine)noun
採決さいけつvote; ballot; divisionnoun
採算さいさんprofitnoun
採取さいしゅpicking; collecting; harvestingnoun
採集さいしゅうcollecting; gatheringnoun
採択さいたくadoption; selection; choicenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 採 (pick) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 採 is #607, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

採掘さいくつ — mining; digging; working (a mine)
採決さいけつ — vote; ballot; division
採算さいさん — profit

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 採 have?

The kanji 採 (pick) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 採?

採 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 採 mean?

採 means: pick, take, fetch, take up. On'yomi readings: サイ. Kun'yomi readings: と.る.

What JLPT level is 採?

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