桜 — cherry
Learn the correct stroke order for 桜 (cherry), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 桜 (cherry) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 木.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 桜 is #1237, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 桜 have?
The kanji 桜 (cherry) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 桜?
桜 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 桜 mean?
桜 means: cherry. On'yomi readings: オウ, ヨウ. Kun'yomi readings: さくら.
What JLPT level is 桜?
桜 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.