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撮 — snapshot, take pictures

Learn the correct stroke order for 撮 (snapshot), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サツsatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)と.るtoru、つま.むtsumamu、-ど.りdori
Strokes15
Radical手
Frequency#1023
Meaningssnapshot, take pictures

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 15 — start from the green dot

Common Words

撮るとるto take (a photograph)verb
撮影さつえいphotography (still or motion); photographing; filmingnoun
写真撮影しゃしんさつえいphotography; taking photographsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 撮 (snapshot) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 撮 is #1023, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

撮るとる — to take (a photograph)
撮影さつえい — photography (still or motion); photographing; filming
写真撮影しゃしんさつえい — photography; taking photographs

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 撮 have?

The kanji 撮 (snapshot) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 撮?

撮 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 撮 mean?

撮 means: snapshot, take pictures. On'yomi readings: サツ. Kun'yomi readings: と.る, つま.む, -ど.り.

What JLPT level is 撮?

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