粧 — cosmetics, adorn (one's person)
Learn the correct stroke order for 粧 (cosmetics), a 12-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 粧 (cosmetics) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 12 strokes with radical 米.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 粧 is #1545, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 粧 have?
The kanji 粧 (cosmetics) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 粧?
粧 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 粧 mean?
粧 means: cosmetics, adorn (one's person). On'yomi readings: ショウ.