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獲

獲 — seize, get, find

Learn the correct stroke order for 獲 (seize), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カクkaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)え.るeru
Strokes16
Radical犬
Frequency#964
Meaningsseize, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to

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 16 — start from the green dot

Common Words

獲得かくとくacquisition; possessionnoun
獲物えものprey; catch; killnoun
漁獲ぎょかくfishery; fishing; catchnoun
捕獲ほかくcapture; seizurenoun
乱獲らんかくoverfishing; overhunting; indiscriminate fishingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 獲 (seize) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 犬.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 獲 is #964, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

獲得かくとく — acquisition; possession
獲物えもの — prey; catch; kill
漁獲ぎょかく — fishery; fishing; catch

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 獲 have?

The kanji 獲 (seize) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 獲?

獲 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 獲 mean?

獲 means: seize, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to. On'yomi readings: カク. Kun'yomi readings: え.る.

What JLPT level is 獲?

獲 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.