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搬

搬 — conveyor, carry, transport

Learn the correct stroke order for 搬 (conveyor), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハンhan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes13
Radical手
Frequency#1664
Meaningsconveyor, carry, transport

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 13 — start from the green dot

Common Words

運搬うんぱんtransport; transportation; conveyancenoun
搬出はんしゅつcarrying out (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); taking outnoun
搬送はんそうtransportation; conveyance; deliverynoun
搬入はんにゅうcarrying in (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); bringing in; taking innoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 搬 (conveyor) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 搬 is #1664, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

運搬うんぱん — transport; transportation; conveyance
搬出はんしゅつ — carrying out (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); taking out
搬送はんそう — transportation; conveyance; delivery

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 搬 have?

The kanji 搬 (conveyor) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 搬?

搬 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 搬 mean?

搬 means: conveyor, carry, transport. On'yomi readings: ハン.

What JLPT level is 搬?

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