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族

族 — tribe, family

Learn the correct stroke order for 族 (tribe), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 311 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゾクzoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes11
Radical方
Frequency#393
Meaningstribe, family

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

遺族いぞくbereaved family; surviving family; family of the deceasednoun
一族いちぞくfamily; relatives; dependentsnoun
王族おうぞくroyalty; royal familynoun
家族かぞくfamilynoun
貴族きぞくnobility; aristocracy; peeragenoun
皇族こうぞくimperial family; royaltynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 族 (tribe) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 方.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 族 is #393, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

遺族いぞく — bereaved family; surviving family; family of the deceased
一族いちぞく — family; relatives; dependents
王族おうぞく — royalty; royal family

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (方)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 族 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 族?

族 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 族 mean?

族 means: tribe, family. On'yomi readings: ゾク.

What JLPT level is 族?

族 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.