砂 — sand
Learn the correct stroke order for 砂 (sand), a 9-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 砂 (sand) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 石.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 砂 is #1146, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 砂 have?
The kanji 砂 (sand) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 砂?
砂 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 砂 mean?
砂 means: sand. On'yomi readings: サ, シャ. Kun'yomi readings: すな.
What JLPT level is 砂?
砂 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.