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状

状 — status quo, conditions, circumstances

Learn the correct stroke order for 状 (status quo), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 57 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジョウjou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes7
Radical犬
Frequency#298
Meaningsstatus quo, conditions, circumstances, form, appearance

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

異状いじょうsomething wrong; something unusual; abnormalitynoun
賀状がじょうNew Year's cardnoun
環状かんじょうannulation; ring shape; loop shapenoun
窮状きゅうじょうdistress; wretched conditionnoun
形状けいじょうshape; formnoun
現状げんじょうpresent condition; existing state; status quonoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 状 (status quo) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 犬.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 状 is #298, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

異状いじょう — something wrong; something unusual; abnormality
賀状がじょう — New Year's card
環状かんじょう — annulation; ring shape; loop shape

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (犬)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 状 have?

The kanji 状 (status quo) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 状?

状 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 状 mean?

状 means: status quo, conditions, circumstances, form, appearance. On'yomi readings: ジョウ.

What JLPT level is 状?

状 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.