爵

爵 — baron, peerage, court rank

Learn the correct stroke order for 爵 (baron), a 17-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school17 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シャクshaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes17
Radical爪
Frequency—
Meaningsbaron, peerage, court rank

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

侯爵こうしゃくmarquis; marquessnoun
公爵こうしゃくprince; dukenoun
男爵だんしゃくbaronnoun
伯爵はくしゃくcount; earlnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 爵 (baron) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 爪.

Example Words in Context

侯爵こうしゃく — marquis; marquess
公爵こうしゃく — prince; duke
男爵だんしゃく — baron

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 爵 have?

The kanji 爵 (baron) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 爵?

爵 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 爵 mean?

爵 means: baron, peerage, court rank. On'yomi readings: シャク.

What JLPT level is 爵?

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