狙

狙 — aim at, sight, shadow

Learn the correct stroke order for 狙 (aim at), a 8-stroke kanji.

Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)ソso、ショsho

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ねら.うnerau、ねら.いnerai

Strokes8

Radical犬

Frequency#745

Meaningsaim at, sight, shadow, stalk

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

狙いねらいaim (of a gun, bow, etc.)noun

狙うねらうto aim at (with a weapon, etc.)verb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 狙 (aim at) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 8 strokes with radical 犬.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 狙 is #745, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

狙いねらい — aim (of a gun, bow, etc.)

狙うねらう — to aim at (with a weapon, etc.)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 狙 have?

The kanji 狙 (aim at) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 狙?

狙 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 狙 mean?

狙 means: aim at, sight, shadow, stalk. On'yomi readings: ソ, ショ. Kun'yomi readings: ねら.う, ねら.い.