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措

措 — set aside, give up, suspend

Learn the correct stroke order for 措 (set aside), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)ソso
Kun'yomi (訓読み)お.くoku
Strokes11
Radical手
Frequency#818
Meaningsset aside, give up, suspend, discontinue, lay aside, except

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

措置そちmeasure; step; actionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 措 (set aside) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 措 is #818, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

措置そち — measure; step; action

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 措 have?

The kanji 措 (set aside) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 措?

措 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 措 mean?

措 means: set aside, give up, suspend, discontinue, lay aside, except. On'yomi readings: ソ. Kun'yomi readings: お.く.

What JLPT level is 措?

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