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数

数 — number, strength, fate

Learn the correct stroke order for 数 (number), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 213 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)スウsuu、スsu、サクsaku、ソクsoku、シュshu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かずkazu、かぞ.えるkazoeru、しばしばshibashiba、せ.めるsemeru、わずらわ.しいwazurawashii
Strokes13
Radical攴
Frequency#148
Meaningsnumber, strength, fate, law, figures

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

員数いんずう(total) number (of people or things); count; quotanoun
画数かくすうstroke count (of a kanji)noun
回数かいすうnumber of times; frequency; countnoun
奇数きすうodd numbernoun
偶数ぐうすうeven numbernoun
件数けんすうnumber of cases, incidents, items, messages, accounts, etc.noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 数 (number) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 攴.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 数 is #148, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

員数いんずう — (total) number (of people or things); count; quota
画数かくすう — stroke count (of a kanji)
回数かいすう — number of times; frequency; count

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (攴)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 数 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 数?

数 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 数 mean?

数 means: number, strength, fate, law, figures. On'yomi readings: スウ, ス, サク, ソク, シュ. Kun'yomi readings: かず, かぞ.える, しばしば, せ.める, わずらわ.しい.

What JLPT level is 数?

数 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.