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斎

斎 — purification, Buddhist food, room

Learn the correct stroke order for 斎 (purification), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サイsai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ときtoki、つつし.むtsutsushimu、ものいみmonoimi、い.むimu、いわ.うiwau、いつ.くitsuku
Strokes11
Radical文
Frequency#1155
Meaningspurification, Buddhist food, room, worship, avoid, alike

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

斎場さいじょうfuneral hallnoun
書斎しょさいstudy; library; dennoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 斎 (purification) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 文.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 斎 is #1155, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

斎場さいじょう — funeral hall
書斎しょさい — study; library; den

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 斎 have?

The kanji 斎 (purification) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 斎?

斎 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 斎 mean?

斎 means: purification, Buddhist food, room, worship, avoid, alike. On'yomi readings: サイ. Kun'yomi readings: とき, つつし.む, ものいみ, い.む, いわ.う, いつ.く.

What JLPT level is 斎?

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