章

章 — badge, chapter, composition

Learn the correct stroke order for 章 (badge), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 311 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 11

On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes11

Radical立

Frequency#990

Meaningsbadge, chapter, composition, poem, design

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

楽章がくしょうmovementnoun

記章きしょうmedal; badge; insignianoun

勲章くんしょうdecoration; order; medalnoun

憲章けんしょうcharternoun

喪章もしょうmourning band; mourning ribbonnoun

文章ぶんしょうwriting; composition; essaynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 章 (badge) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 立.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 章 is #990, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

楽章がくしょう — movement

記章きしょう — medal; badge; insignia

勲章くんしょう — decoration; order; medal

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (立)

立stand up 竜dragon 童juvenile 端edge 競emulate

Same reading

象elephant 賞prize 接touch 省government ministry 将leader 装attire 清pure 承acquiesce

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 章 have?

The kanji 章 (badge) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 章?

章 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 章 mean?

章 means: badge, chapter, composition, poem, design. On'yomi readings: ショウ.

What JLPT level is 章?

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