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株

株 — stocks, stump, shares

Learn the correct stroke order for 株 (stocks), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 610 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 10
On'yomi (音読み)シュshu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かぶkabu
Strokes10
Radical木
Frequency#432
Meaningsstocks, stump, shares, stock, counter for small plants

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 10 — start from the green dot

Common Words

株価かぶかstock pricesnoun
株券かぶけんstock certificatenoun
株式かぶしきshare (in a company); stocknoun
株主かぶぬしshareholder; stockholdernoun
新株しんかぶnew stock; new share; newly issued sharesnoun
株かぶstock; sharenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 株 (stocks) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 株 is #432, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

株価かぶか — stock prices
株券かぶけん — stock certificate
株式かぶしき — share (in a company); stock

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 株 have?

The kanji 株 (stocks) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 株?

株 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 株 mean?

株 means: stocks, stump, shares, stock, counter for small plants. On'yomi readings: シュ. Kun'yomi readings: かぶ.

What JLPT level is 株?

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