星

星 — star, spot, dot

Learn the correct stroke order for 星 (star), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 29 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 9

On'yomi (音読み)セイsei、ショウshou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ほしhoshi、-ぼしboshi

Strokes9

Radical日

Frequency#844

Meaningsstar, spot, dot, mark

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

衛星えいせい(natural) satellite; moonnoun

火星かせいMars (planet)noun

巨星きょせいgiant starnoun

暁星ぎょうせいmorning star; Venus; raritynoun

金星きんせいVenus (planet)noun

恒星こうせいstarnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 星 (star) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 日.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 星 is #844, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

衛星えいせい — (natural) satellite; moon

火星かせい — Mars (planet)

巨星きょせい — giant star

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (日)

日day 旧old times 旦daybreak 早early 旬decameron 旨delicious 明bright 易easy

Same reading

勢forces 象elephant 賞prize 接touch 省government ministry 将leader 装attire 清pure

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 星 have?

The kanji 星 (star) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 星?

星 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 星 mean?

星 means: star, spot, dot, mark. On'yomi readings: セイ, ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: ほし, -ぼし.

What JLPT level is 星?

星 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.