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節

節 — node, season, period

Learn the correct stroke order for 節 (node), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 413 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セツsetsu、セチsechi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふしfushi、-ぶしbushi、のっとnotto
Strokes13
Radical竹
Frequency#934
Meaningsnode, season, period, occasion, verse, clause, stanza, honor, joint, knuckle, knob, knot, tune, melody

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

関節かんせつjointnoun
季節きせつseason; time of yearnoun
使節しせつenvoy; ambassador; delegatenoun
時節じせつseasonnoun
節減せつげんretrenchment; curtailment; economynoun
節操せっそうintegrity; fidelity; constancynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 節 (node) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 竹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 節 is #934, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

関節かんせつ — joint
季節きせつ — season; time of year
使節しせつ — envoy; ambassador; delegate

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 節 have?

The kanji 節 (node) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 節?

節 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 節 mean?

節 means: node, season, period, occasion, verse, clause, stanza, honor, joint, knuckle, knob, knot, tune, melody. On'yomi readings: セツ, セチ. Kun'yomi readings: ふし, -ぶし, のっと.

What JLPT level is 節?

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