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版 — printing block, printing plate, edition

Learn the correct stroke order for 版 (printing block), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 58 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)ハンhan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes8
Radical片
Frequency#802
Meaningsprinting block, printing plate, edition, impression, label

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 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

出版しゅっぱんpublicationnoun
初版しょはんfirst editionnoun
図版ずはんplate; illustration; figurenoun
凸版とっぱんletterpress; relief printingnoun
版画はんがwoodcut; woodblock print; art printnoun
版権はんけんcopyright; publishing rightsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 版 (printing block) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 片.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 版 is #802, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

出版しゅっぱん — publication
初版しょはん — first edition
図版ずはん — plate; illustration; figure

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (片)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 版 have?

The kanji 版 (printing block) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 版?

版 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 版 mean?

版 means: printing block, printing plate, edition, impression, label. On'yomi readings: ハン.

What JLPT level is 版?

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