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撲

撲 — slap, strike, hit

Learn the correct stroke order for 撲 (slap), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ボクboku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes15
Radical手
Frequency#1283
Meaningsslap, strike, hit, beat, tell, speak

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

相撲すもうsumo (wrestling)noun
打撲だぼくblow; hit (on the body); beatingnoun
撲滅ぼくめつeradication; extermination; destructionnoun
大相撲おおずもうprofessional sumo wrestlingnoun
相撲取りすもうとりsumo wrestler; rikishinoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 撲 (slap) 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, 撲 is #1283, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

相撲すもう — sumo (wrestling)
打撲だぼく — blow; hit (on the body); beating
撲滅ぼくめつ — eradication; extermination; destruction

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 撲 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 撲?

撲 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 撲 mean?

撲 means: slap, strike, hit, beat, tell, speak. On'yomi readings: ボク.

What JLPT level is 撲?

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