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末

末 — end, close, tip

Learn the correct stroke order for 末 (end), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 45 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)マツmatsu、バツbatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)すえsue、うらura、うれure
Strokes5
Radical木
Frequency#456
Meaningsend, close, tip, powder, posterity

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

巻末かんまつend of a booknoun
期末きまつend of termnoun
結末けつまつend; conclusionnoun
月末げつまつend of the monthnoun
歳末さいまつyear endnoun
始末しまつmanagement; dealing with; settlementnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 末 (end) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 末 is #456, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

巻末かんまつ — end of a book
期末きまつ — end of term
結末けつまつ — end; conclusion

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (木)

木tree本book未un-札tag朴crude机desk朱vermilion朽decay

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 末 have?

The kanji 末 (end) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 末?

末 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 末 mean?

末 means: end, close, tip, powder, posterity. On'yomi readings: マツ, バツ. Kun'yomi readings: すえ, うら, うれ.

What JLPT level is 末?

末 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.