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算

算 — calculate, divining, number

Learn the correct stroke order for 算 (calculate), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 214 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サンsan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)そろsoro
Strokes14
Radical竹
Frequency#361
Meaningscalculate, divining, number, abacus, probability

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 14 — start from the green dot

Common Words

演算えんざんoperation; calculationnoun
加算かさんaddition; adding; supplementna-adjective
概算がいさんapproximation; rough estimate; ballpark figurenoun
換算かんさんconversion (e.g. yen to dollars); change; exchangenoun
計算けいさんcalculation; computation; reckoningnoun
決算けっさんsettlement of accounts; closing accounts; financial resultsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 算 (calculate) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 竹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 算 is #361, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

演算えんざん — operation; calculation
加算かさん — addition; adding; supplement
概算がいさん — approximation; rough estimate; ballpark figure

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (竹)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 算 have?

The kanji 算 (calculate) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 算?

算 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 算 mean?

算 means: calculate, divining, number, abacus, probability. On'yomi readings: サン. Kun'yomi readings: そろ.

What JLPT level is 算?

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