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植

植 — plant

Learn the correct stroke order for 植 (plant), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 312 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショクshoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)う.えるueru、う.わるuwaru
Strokes12
Radical木
Frequency#699
Meaningsplant

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

移植いしょくtransplanting (a plant); transplant; graftingnoun
誤植ごしょくmisprint; typographical error; typonoun
植樹しょくじゅtree-plantingnoun
植物しょくぶつplant; vegetationnoun
植林しょくりんafforestationnoun
入植にゅうしょくsettlement; immigrationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 植 (plant) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 植 is #699, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

移植いしょく — transplanting (a plant); transplant; grafting
誤植ごしょく — misprint; typographical error; typo
植樹しょくじゅ — tree-planting

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 植 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 植?

植 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 植 mean?

植 means: plant. On'yomi readings: ショク. Kun'yomi readings: う.える, う.わる.

What JLPT level is 植?

植 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.