箸

箸 — chopsticks

Learn the correct stroke order for 箸 (chopsticks), a 15-stroke kanji.

Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チョcho、チャクchaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はしhashi
Strokes15
Radical竹
Frequency#2156
Meaningschopsticks

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

箸はしchopsticksnoun
割り箸わりばしdispensable chopsticks; throwaway chopsticksnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 箸 (chopsticks) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 15 strokes with radical 竹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 箸 is #2156, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

箸はし — chopsticks
割り箸わりばし — dispensable chopsticks; throwaway chopsticks

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 箸 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 箸?

箸 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 箸 mean?

箸 means: chopsticks. On'yomi readings: チョ, チャク. Kun'yomi readings: はし.