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椅

椅 — chair

Learn the correct stroke order for 椅 (chair), a 12-stroke kanji.

Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)イi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes12
Radical木
Frequency#2245
Meaningschair

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 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

椅子いすchair; seat; stoolnoun
車椅子くるまいすwheelchairnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 椅 (chair) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 12 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 椅 is #2245, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

椅子いす — chair; seat; stool
車椅子くるまいす — wheelchair

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 椅 have?

The kanji 椅 (chair) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 椅?

椅 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 椅 mean?

椅 means: chair. On'yomi readings: イ.