税 — tax, duty
Learn the correct stroke order for 税 (tax), a 12-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 税 (tax) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 禾.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 税 is #289, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 税 have?
The kanji 税 (tax) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 税?
税 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 税 mean?
税 means: tax, duty. On'yomi readings: ゼイ.
What JLPT level is 税?
税 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.