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殖

殖 — augment, increase, multiply

Learn the correct stroke order for 殖 (augment), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショクshoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふ.えるfueru、ふ.やすfuyasu
Strokes12
Radical歹
Frequency#1362
Meaningsaugment, increase, multiply, raise

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

生殖せいしょくreproductionnoun
増殖ぞうしょくincrease; multiplication; propagationnoun
拓殖たくしょくcolonization; colonisation; developmentnoun
繁殖はんしょくbreeding; propagation; reproductionnoun
養殖ようしょくaquaculture; culture; cultivationnoun
利殖りしょくmoney-makingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 殖 (augment) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 歹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 殖 is #1362, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

生殖せいしょく — reproduction
増殖ぞうしょく — increase; multiplication; propagation
拓殖たくしょく — colonization; colonisation; development

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (歹)

死death残remainder殊particularly殉martyrdom

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 殖 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 殖?

殖 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 殖 mean?

殖 means: augment, increase, multiply, raise. On'yomi readings: ショク. Kun'yomi readings: ふ.える, ふ.やす.

What JLPT level is 殖?

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