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精

精 — refined, ghost, fairy

Learn the correct stroke order for 精 (refined), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 514 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セイsei、ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しら.げるshirageru、くわ.しいkuwashii
Strokes14
Radical米
Frequency#752
Meaningsrefined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

射精しゃせいejaculationnoun
精鋭せいえいelite; best; picknoun
精液せいえきsemen; seminal fluid; spermnoun
精巧せいこうelaborate; delicate; exquisitena-adjective
精算せいさんexact calculation; squaring of accounts; adjustmentnoun
精子せいしsperm; spermatozoonnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 精 (refined) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 米.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 精 is #752, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

射精しゃせい — ejaculation
精鋭せいえい — elite; best; pick
精液せいえき — semen; seminal fluid; sperm

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (米)

米rice粉flour粋chic粘sticky粒grains粗coarse粧cosmetics糖sugar

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 精 have?

The kanji 精 (refined) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 精?

精 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 精 mean?

精 means: refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill. On'yomi readings: セイ, ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: しら.げる, くわ.しい.

What JLPT level is 精?

精 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.