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疎

疎 — alienate, rough, neglect

Learn the correct stroke order for 疎 (alienate), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソso、ショsho
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うと.いutoi、うと.むutomu、まば.らmabara
Strokes12
Radical疋
Frequency#1572
Meaningsalienate, rough, neglect, shun, sparse, penetrate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

過疎かそunderpopulation; low population density; depopulationnoun
空疎くうそempty (e.g. argument); insubstantial; hollowna-adjective
疎かおろそかnegligent; neglectful; carelessna-adjective
疎遠そえんestrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contactnoun
疎開そかいevacuation (to the country)noun
疎外そがいalienation; estrangement; leaving (someone) outnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 疎 (alienate) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 疋.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 疎 is #1572, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

過疎かそ — underpopulation; low population density; depopulation
空疎くうそ — empty (e.g. argument); insubstantial; hollow
疎かおろそか — negligent; neglectful; careless

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 疎 have?

The kanji 疎 (alienate) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 疎?

疎 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 疎 mean?

疎 means: alienate, rough, neglect, shun, sparse, penetrate. On'yomi readings: ソ, ショ. Kun'yomi readings: うと.い, うと.む, まば.ら.

What JLPT level is 疎?

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