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格

格 — status, rank, capacity

Learn the correct stroke order for 格 (status), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 510 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カクkaku、コウkou、キャクkyaku、ゴウgou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes10
Radical木
Frequency#281
Meaningsstatus, rank, capacity, character, case (law, grammar)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

価格かかくprice; value; costnoun
格安かくやす(very) cheap; (very) inexpensive; cut-pricenoun
格差かくさqualitative difference; disparity; gapnoun
格子こうしlattice; latticework; window barsnoun
格段かくだんdramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); markednoun
格闘かくとう(hand-to-hand) fight; grapple; scufflenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 格 (status) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 格 is #281, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

価格かかく — price; value; cost
格安かくやす — (very) cheap; (very) inexpensive; cut-price
格差かくさ — qualitative difference; disparity; gap

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (木)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 格 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 格?

格 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 格 mean?

格 means: status, rank, capacity, character, case (law, grammar). On'yomi readings: カク, コウ, キャク, ゴウ.

What JLPT level is 格?

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