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札

札 — tag, paper money, counter for bonds

Learn the correct stroke order for 札 (tag), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 45 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)サツsatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふだfuda
Strokes5
Radical木
Frequency#921
Meaningstag, paper money, counter for bonds, placard, bid

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

荷札にふだlabel; tagnoun
改札かいさつexamination of ticketsnoun
札束さつたばbundle of banknotes; stack of billsnoun
入札にゅうさつbid; tender; biddingnoun
名札なふだname plate; name tag; labelnoun
落札らくさつsuccessful bid; winning a tendernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 札 (tag) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 札 is #921, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

荷札にふだ — label; tag
改札かいさつ — examination of tickets
札束さつたば — bundle of banknotes; stack of bills

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 札 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 札?

札 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 札 mean?

札 means: tag, paper money, counter for bonds, placard, bid. On'yomi readings: サツ. Kun'yomi readings: ふだ.

What JLPT level is 札?

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