曹 — office, official, comrade
Learn the correct stroke order for 曹 (office), a 11-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 曹 (office) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 曰.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 曹 is #1998, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 曹 have?
The kanji 曹 (office) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 曹?
曹 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 曹 mean?
曹 means: office, official, comrade, fellow. On'yomi readings: ソウ, ゾウ.
What JLPT level is 曹?
曹 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.