租

租 — tariff, crop tax, borrowing

Learn the correct stroke order for 租 (tariff), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソso
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes10
Radical禾
Frequency#2089
Meaningstariff, crop tax, borrowing

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

租界そかい(foreign) concession (in China); settlementnoun
租税そぜいtaxes; taxationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 租 (tariff) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 禾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 租 is #2089, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

租界そかい — (foreign) concession (in China); settlement
租税そぜい — taxes; taxation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 租 have?

The kanji 租 (tariff) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 租?

租 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 租 mean?

租 means: tariff, crop tax, borrowing. On'yomi readings: ソ.

What JLPT level is 租?

租 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.