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歳

歳 — year-end, age, occasion

Learn the correct stroke order for 歳 (year-end), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サイsai、セイsei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)としtoshi、とせtose、よわいyowai
Strokes13
Radical止
Frequency#269
Meaningsyear-end, age, occasion, opportunity

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

何歳なんさいhow old; what agenoun
歳月さいげつtime; yearsnoun
歳出さいしゅつannual expenditure (of a state, organization, etc.)noun
歳入さいにゅうannual revenue (government); annual income (government); budget receiptsnoun
歳暮せいぼyear-end giftnoun
歳末さいまつyear endnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 歳 (year-end) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 止.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 歳 is #269, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

何歳なんさい — how old; what age
歳月さいげつ — time; years
歳出さいしゅつ — annual expenditure (of a state, organization, etc.)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (止)

止stop正correct武warrior歩walk歯tooth歴curriculum

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 歳 have?

The kanji 歳 (year-end) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 歳?

歳 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 歳 mean?

歳 means: year-end, age, occasion, opportunity. On'yomi readings: サイ, セイ. Kun'yomi readings: とし, とせ, よわい.

What JLPT level is 歳?

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