暫 — temporarily, a while, moment
Learn the correct stroke order for 暫 (temporarily), a 15-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 暫 (temporarily) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 日.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 暫 is #1112, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (日)
Same reading
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 暫 have?
The kanji 暫 (temporarily) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 暫?
暫 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 暫 mean?
暫 means: temporarily, a while, moment, long time. On'yomi readings: ザン. Kun'yomi readings: しばら.く.
What JLPT level is 暫?
暫 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.