牲 — animal sacrifice, offering
Learn the correct stroke order for 牲 (animal sacrifice), a 9-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Common Words
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 牲 (animal sacrifice) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 牛.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 牲 is #1274, making it a moderately common kanji.
Example Words in Context
Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (牛)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 牲 have?
The kanji 牲 (animal sacrifice) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 牲?
牲 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 牲 mean?
牲 means: animal sacrifice, offering. On'yomi readings: セイ.
What JLPT level is 牲?
牲 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.