片

片 — one-sided, leaf, sheet

Learn the correct stroke order for 片 (one-sided), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 64 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)ヘンhen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かた-kata、かたkata
Strokes4
Radical片
Frequency#1076
Meaningsone-sided, leaf, sheet, right-side kata radical (no. 91)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 4 — start from the green dot

Common Words

欠片かけらfragment; broken piece; chipnoun
断片だんぺんfragment; scrap; piecenoun
破片はへんfragment; broken piece; splinternoun
片隅かたすみcorner; nooknoun
片手かたてone handnoun
片側かたがわone sidenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 片 (one-sided) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 片.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 片 is #1076, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

欠片かけら — fragment; broken piece; chip
断片だんぺん — fragment; scrap; piece
破片はへん — fragment; broken piece; splinter

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 片 have?

The kanji 片 (one-sided) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 片?

片 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 片 mean?

片 means: one-sided, leaf, sheet, right-side kata radical (no. 91). On'yomi readings: ヘン. Kun'yomi readings: かた-, かた.

What JLPT level is 片?

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