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箱

箱 — box, chest, case

Learn the correct stroke order for 箱 (box), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 315 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はこhako
Strokes15
Radical竹
Frequency#1357
Meaningsbox, chest, case, bin, railway car

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 15 — start from the green dot

Common Words

重箱じゅうばこjūbako; multi-tiered food boxnoun
本箱ほんばこbookcasenoun
箱はこbox; case; chestnoun
ゴミ箱ごみばこtrash can; garbage can; rubbish binnoun
救急箱きゅうきゅうばこfirst-aid kitnoun
私書箱ししょばこpost office boxnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 箱 (box) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 竹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 箱 is #1357, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

重箱じゅうばこ — jūbako; multi-tiered food box
本箱ほんばこ — bookcase
箱はこ — box; case; chest

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (竹)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 箱 have?

The kanji 箱 (box) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 箱?

箱 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 箱 mean?

箱 means: box, chest, case, bin, railway car. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: はこ.

What JLPT level is 箱?

箱 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.