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摂

摂 — vicarious, surrogate, act in addition to

Learn the correct stroke order for 摂 (vicarious), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セツsetsu、ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おさ.めるosameru、かね.るkaneru、と.るtoru
Strokes13
Radical手
Frequency#1779
Meaningsvicarious, surrogate, act in addition to, take in, absorb

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

摂氏せっしCelsius; centigradenoun
摂取せっしゅintake (e.g. of salt); ingestionnoun
摂理せつりlaws (of nature)noun
摂るとるto have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)verb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 摂 (vicarious) 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, 摂 is #1779, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

摂氏せっし — Celsius; centigrade
摂取せっしゅ — intake (e.g. of salt); ingestion
摂理せつり — laws (of nature)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 摂 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 摂?

摂 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 摂 mean?

摂 means: vicarious, surrogate, act in addition to, take in, absorb. On'yomi readings: セツ, ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: おさ.める, かね.る, と.る.

What JLPT level is 摂?

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