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欄

欄 — column, handrail, blank

Learn the correct stroke order for 欄 (column), a 20-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school20 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ランran
Kun'yomi (訓読み)てすりtesuri
Strokes20
Radical木
Frequency#1523
Meaningscolumn, handrail, blank, space

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 20 — start from the green dot

Common Words

空欄くうらんblank column; blank spacenoun
欄外らんがいmarginnoun
欄干らんかんrailing; guard rail; handrailnoun
本欄ほんらんthis columnnoun
欄らんsection (e.g. in a newspaper); column; pagenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 欄 (column) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 20 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 欄 is #1523, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

空欄くうらん — blank column; blank space
欄外らんがい — margin
欄干らんかん — railing; guard rail; handrail

Practice Sheet

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

Related Kanji

Same radical (木)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 欄 have?

The kanji 欄 (column) has 20 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 欄?

欄 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 欄 mean?

欄 means: column, handrail, blank, space. On'yomi readings: ラン. Kun'yomi readings: てすり.

What JLPT level is 欄?

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