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積

積 — volume, product (x*y), acreage

Learn the correct stroke order for 積 (volume), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 416 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セキseki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つ.むtsumu、-づ.みzumi、つ.もるtsumoru、つ.もりtsumori
Strokes16
Radical禾
Frequency#541
Meaningsvolume, product (x*y), acreage, contents, pile up, stack, load, amass

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

集積しゅうせきaccumulationnoun
積立つみたてsaving; savings; accumulationnoun
積むつむto pile up; to stackverb
積極せっきょくactive; positive; progressive
積載せきさいloading; carryingnoun
積算せきさんaddition; adding upnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 積 (volume) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 禾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 積 is #541, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

集積しゅうせき — accumulation
積立つみたて — saving; savings; accumulation
積むつむ — to pile up; to stack

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 積 have?

The kanji 積 (volume) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 積?

積 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 積 mean?

積 means: volume, product (x*y), acreage, contents, pile up, stack, load, amass. On'yomi readings: セキ. Kun'yomi readings: つ.む, -づ.み, つ.もる, つ.もり.

What JLPT level is 積?

積 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.