災 — disaster, calamity, woe
Learn the correct stroke order for 災 (disaster), a 7-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 災 (disaster) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 火.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 災 is #976, making it a frequently used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 災 have?
The kanji 災 (disaster) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 災?
災 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 災 mean?
災 means: disaster, calamity, woe, curse, evil. On'yomi readings: サイ. Kun'yomi readings: わざわ.い.
What JLPT level is 災?
災 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.