架

架 — erect, frame, mount

Learn the correct stroke order for 架 (erect), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 9

On'yomi (音読み)カka

Kun'yomi (訓読み)か.けるkakeru、か.かるkakaru

Strokes9

Radical木

Frequency#1555

Meaningserect, frame, mount, support, shelf, construct

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

架空かくうfictitious; imaginary; fancifulnoun

架設かせつconstruction; buildingnoun

高架こうかelevated (structure); overheadnoun

書架しょかbookshelf; bookcasenoun

担架たんかstretcher; litter; gurneynoun

架橋かきょうbridge-building; bridge constructionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 架 (erect) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 架 is #1555, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

架空かくう — fictitious; imaginary; fanciful

架設かせつ — construction; building

高架こうか — elevated (structure); overhead

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 架 have?

The kanji 架 (erect) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 架?

架 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 架 mean?

架 means: erect, frame, mount, support, shelf, construct. On'yomi readings: カ. Kun'yomi readings: か.ける, か.かる.

What JLPT level is 架?

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