矢 — dart, arrow
Learn the correct stroke order for 矢 (dart), a 5-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 矢 (dart) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 矢.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 矢 is #1294, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 矢 have?
The kanji 矢 (dart) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 矢?
矢 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 矢 mean?
矢 means: dart, arrow. On'yomi readings: シ. Kun'yomi readings: や.
What JLPT level is 矢?
矢 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.