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殊

殊 — particularly, especially, exceptionally

Learn the correct stroke order for 殊 (particularly), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュshu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ことkoto
Strokes10
Radical歹
Frequency#1361
Meaningsparticularly, especially, exceptionally

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

殊にことにespecially; particularly; unusuallyadverb
殊勲しゅくんdistinguished services; meritorious deedsnoun
殊勝しゅしょうadmirable; laudablena-adjective
特殊とくしゅspecial; particular; peculiarna-adjective
特殊法人とくしゅほうじんsemigovernmental corporationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 殊 (particularly) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 歹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 殊 is #1361, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

殊にことに — especially; particularly; unusually
殊勲しゅくん — distinguished services; meritorious deeds
殊勝しゅしょう — admirable; laudable

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (歹)

死death残remainder殉martyrdom殖augment

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 殊 have?

The kanji 殊 (particularly) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 殊?

殊 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 殊 mean?

殊 means: particularly, especially, exceptionally. On'yomi readings: シュ. Kun'yomi readings: こと.

What JLPT level is 殊?

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