秒

秒 — second (1/60 minute)

Learn the correct stroke order for 秒 (second (1/60 minute)), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 39 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 9
On'yomi (音読み)ビョウbyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes9
Radical禾
Frequency#1015
Meaningssecond (1/60 minute)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

秒速びょうそくspeed per second; velocity per secondnoun
秒びょうsecond (unit of time)noun
秒読みびょうよみcountdownnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 秒 (second (1/60 minute)) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 禾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 秒 is #1015, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

秒速びょうそく — speed per second; velocity per second
秒びょう — second (unit of time)
秒読みびょうよみ — countdown

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 秒 have?

The kanji 秒 (second (1/60 minute)) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 秒?

秒 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 秒 mean?

秒 means: second (1/60 minute). On'yomi readings: ビョウ.

What JLPT level is 秒?

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