社 — company, firm, office
Learn the correct stroke order for 社 (company), a 7-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Common Words
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 社 (company) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 示.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 社 is #21, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
Example Words in Context
Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (示)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 社 have?
The kanji 社 (company) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 社?
社 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 社 mean?
社 means: company, firm, office, association, shrine. On'yomi readings: シャ. Kun'yomi readings: やしろ.
What JLPT level is 社?
社 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.