笑 — laugh
Learn the correct stroke order for 笑 (laugh), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 笑 (laugh) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 竹.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 笑 is #913, making it a frequently used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 笑 have?
The kanji 笑 (laugh) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 笑?
笑 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 笑 mean?
笑 means: laugh. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: わら.う, え.む.
What JLPT level is 笑?
笑 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.