枠

枠 — frame, framework, spindle

Learn the correct stroke order for 枠 (frame), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)—

Kun'yomi (訓読み)わくwaku

Strokes8

Radical木

Frequency#922

Meaningsframe, framework, spindle, spool, bounding-box, (kokuji)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

枠内わくないwithin the limits (framework, boundaries, price, etc.)noun

枠外わくがい(beyond the) limits; scope; boundarynoun

枠わくframe; frameworknoun

枠組みわくぐみframe (physical structure); frameworknoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 枠 (frame) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 枠 is #922, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

枠内わくない — within the limits (framework, boundaries, price, etc.)

枠外わくがい — (beyond the) limits; scope; boundary

枠わく — frame; framework

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (木)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 枠 have?

The kanji 枠 (frame) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 枠?

枠 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 枠 mean?

枠 means: frame, framework, spindle, spool, bounding-box, (kokuji). Kun'yomi readings: わく.

What JLPT level is 枠?

枠 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.