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範

範 — pattern, example, model

Learn the correct stroke order for 範 (pattern), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハンhan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes15
Radical竹
Frequency#1088
Meaningspattern, example, model

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

広範こうはんwide; extensive; comprehensivena-adjective
師範しはんinstructor (esp. of martial or traditional arts); teacher; masternoun
範囲はんいextent; scope; spherenoun
模範もはんexemplar; model; examplenoun
規範きはんmodel; standard; patternnoun
範はんexample; modelnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 範 (pattern) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 竹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 範 is #1088, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

広範こうはん — wide; extensive; comprehensive
師範しはん — instructor (esp. of martial or traditional arts); teacher; master
範囲はんい — extent; scope; sphere

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 範 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 範?

範 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 範 mean?

範 means: pattern, example, model. On'yomi readings: ハン.

What JLPT level is 範?

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