第

第 — No., residence

Learn the correct stroke order for 第 (No.), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 311 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 11

On'yomi (音読み)ダイdai、テイtei

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes11

Radical竹

Frequency#160

MeaningsNo., residence

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

次第しだいdepending onsuffix

第一だいいちfirst; foremost; number onenoun

第二だいにsecondnoun

落第らくだいfailure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year)noun

第だいprefix for forming ordinal numbersprefix

次第にしだいにgradually; by degrees; little by littleadverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 第 (No.) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 竹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 第 is #160, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

次第しだい — depending on

第一だいいち — first; foremost; number one

第二だいに — second

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (竹)

竹bamboo 笑laugh 符token 笛flute 策scheme 答solution 筋muscle 等etc.

Same reading

提propose 聴listen 締tighten 奈Nara 邸residence 滞stagnate 抵resist 帝sovereign

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 第 have?

The kanji 第 (No.) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 第?

第 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 第 mean?

第 means: No., residence. On'yomi readings: ダイ, テイ.

What JLPT level is 第?

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