礎 — cornerstone, foundation stone
Learn the correct stroke order for 礎 (cornerstone), a 18-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 礎 (cornerstone) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 石.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 礎 is #1224, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 礎 have?
The kanji 礎 (cornerstone) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 礎?
礎 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 礎 mean?
礎 means: cornerstone, foundation stone. On'yomi readings: ソ. Kun'yomi readings: いしずえ.
What JLPT level is 礎?
礎 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.