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斬

斬 — beheading, kill, murder

Learn the correct stroke order for 斬 (beheading), a 11-stroke kanji.

Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ザンzan、サンsan、センsen、ゼンzen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)き.るkiru
Strokes11
Radical斤
Frequency#2132
Meaningsbeheading, kill, murder

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 11 — start from the green dot

Common Words

斬るきるto kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off)verb
斬新ざんしんnovel; original; newna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 斬 (beheading) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 11 strokes with radical 斤.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 斬 is #2132, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

斬るきる — to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off)
斬新ざんしん — novel; original; new

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 斬 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 斬?

斬 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 斬 mean?

斬 means: beheading, kill, murder. On'yomi readings: ザン, サン, セン, ゼン. Kun'yomi readings: き.る.