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束

束 — bundle, sheaf, ream

Learn the correct stroke order for 束 (bundle), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 47 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソクsoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たばtaba、たば.ねるtabaneru、つかtsuka、つか.ねるtsukaneru
Strokes7
Radical木
Frequency#918
Meaningsbundle, sheaf, ream, tie in bundles, govern, manage, control

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

花束はなたばbunch of flowers; bouquetnoun
結束けっそくunion; unity; solidaritynoun
拘束こうそくrestriction; restraint; bindingnoun
札束さつたばbundle of banknotes; stack of billsnoun
束縛そくばくrestraint; restriction; fettersnoun
約束やくそくpromise; agreement; arrangementnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 束 (bundle) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 束 is #918, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

花束はなたば — bunch of flowers; bouquet
結束けっそく — union; unity; solidarity
拘束こうそく — restriction; restraint; binding

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (木)

木tree本book末end未un-札tag朴crude机desk朱vermilion

Same reading

数number側side職post速quick息breath

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 束 have?

The kanji 束 (bundle) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 束?

束 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 束 mean?

束 means: bundle, sheaf, ream, tie in bundles, govern, manage, control. On'yomi readings: ソク. Kun'yomi readings: たば, たば.ねる, つか, つか.ねる.

What JLPT level is 束?

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