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簡

簡 — simplicity, brevity

Learn the correct stroke order for 簡 (simplicity), a 18-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 618 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カンkan、ケンken
Kun'yomi (訓読み)えら.ぶerabu、ふだfuda
Strokes18
Radical竹
Frequency#983
Meaningssimplicity, brevity

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 18 — start from the green dot

Common Words

簡易かんいsimple; simplifiedna-adjective
簡潔かんけつconcise; brief; succinctna-adjective
簡素かんそsimple; plain; modestna-adjective
簡単かんたんsimple; easy; uncomplicatedna-adjective
簡略かんりゃくsimple; briefna-adjective
書簡しょかんletter; note; epistlenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 簡 (simplicity) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 竹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 簡 is #983, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

簡易かんい — simple; simplified
簡潔かんけつ — concise; brief; succinct
簡素かんそ — simple; plain; modest

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 簡 have?

The kanji 簡 (simplicity) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 簡?

簡 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 簡 mean?

簡 means: simplicity, brevity. On'yomi readings: カン, ケン. Kun'yomi readings: えら.ぶ, ふだ.

What JLPT level is 簡?

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