省

省 — government ministry, conserve, omit

Learn the correct stroke order for 省 (government ministry), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 49 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 9

On'yomi (音読み)セイsei、ショウshou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)かえり.みるkaerimiru、はぶ.くhabuku

Strokes9

Radical目

Frequency#548

Meaningsgovernment ministry, conserve, omit

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

帰省きせいhomecoming; returning homenoun

三省さんせいfrequent reflection; frequent meditationnoun

自省じせいself-examination; reflectionnoun

省くはぶくto omit; to leave out; to excludeverb

省庁しょうちょうministries and government offices; the authoritiesnoun

省略しょうりゃくomission; leaving outnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 省 (government ministry) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 目.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 省 is #548, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

帰省きせい — homecoming; returning home

三省さんせい — frequent reflection; frequent meditation

自省じせい — self-examination; reflection

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (目)

目eye 直straightaway 盲blind 相inter-県prefecture 看watch over 盾shield 眉eyebrow

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 省 have?

The kanji 省 (government ministry) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 省?

省 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 省 mean?

省 means: government ministry, conserve, omit. On'yomi readings: セイ, ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: かえり.みる, はぶ.く.

What JLPT level is 省?

省 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.