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測

測 — fathom, plan, scheme

Learn the correct stroke order for 測 (fathom), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 512 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソクsoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はか.るhakaru
Strokes12
Radical水
Frequency#761
Meaningsfathom, plan, scheme, measure

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

観測かんそくobservation; survey; measurementnoun
計測けいそくmeasuring; measurementnoun
推測すいそくguess; conjecturenoun
測定そくていmeasurementnoun
測量そくりょうmeasurement; surveyingnoun
目測もくそくeye measurement; measure with eyenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 測 (fathom) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 測 is #761, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

観測かんそく — observation; survey; measurement
計測けいそく — measuring; measurement
推測すいそく — guess; conjecture

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 測 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 測?

測 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 測 mean?

測 means: fathom, plan, scheme, measure. On'yomi readings: ソク. Kun'yomi readings: はか.る.

What JLPT level is 測?

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