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策

策 — scheme, plan, policy

Learn the correct stroke order for 策 (scheme), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 612 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サクsaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes12
Radical竹
Frequency#209
Meaningsscheme, plan, policy, step, means

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

国策こくさくnational policynoun
策定さくていformulation (of a plan, policy, etc.); decision; settling onnoun
策略さくりゃくstratagem; artifice; tricknoun
散策さんさくwalking; strolling; roamingnoun
施策しさくpolicy; measurenoun
政策せいさくpolitical measures; policynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 策 (scheme) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 竹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 策 is #209, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

国策こくさく — national policy
策定さくてい — formulation (of a plan, policy, etc.); decision; settling on
策略さくりゃく — stratagem; artifice; trick

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (竹)

竹bamboo笑laugh第No.符token笛flute答solution筋muscle等etc.

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 策 have?

The kanji 策 (scheme) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 策?

策 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 策 mean?

策 means: scheme, plan, policy, step, means. On'yomi readings: サク.

What JLPT level is 策?

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