班

班 — squad, corps, unit

Learn the correct stroke order for 班 (squad), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 610 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハンhan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes10
Radical玉
Frequency#1592
Meaningssquad, corps, unit, group

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.

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Common Words

首班しゅはんhead; leader; prime ministernoun
班長はんちょうsquad leader; group leader; team leadernoun
班はんgroup; party; teamnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 班 (squad) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 玉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 班 is #1592, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

首班しゅはん — head; leader; prime minister
班長はんちょう — squad leader; group leader; team leader
班はん — group; party; team

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 班 have?

The kanji 班 (squad) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 班?

班 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 班 mean?

班 means: squad, corps, unit, group. On'yomi readings: ハン.

What JLPT level is 班?

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