素

素 — elementary, principle, naked

Learn the correct stroke order for 素 (elementary), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 510 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 10

On'yomi (音読み)ソso、スsu

Kun'yomi (訓読み)もとmoto

Strokes10

Radical糸

Frequency#660

Meaningselementary, principle, naked, uncovered

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

塩素えんそchlorine (Cl)noun

簡素かんそsimple; plain; modestna-adjective

酵素こうそenzymenoun

酸素さんそoxygen (O)noun

質素しっそsimple; plainna-adjective

色素しきそpigment; coloring; colouringnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 素 (elementary) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 素 is #660, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

塩素えんそ — chlorine (Cl)

簡素かんそ — simple; plain; modest

酵素こうそ — enzyme

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (糸)

糸thread 系lineage 約promise 紀chronicle 級class 紅crimson 糾twist 紙paper

Same reading

訴accusation 措set aside 礎cornerstone 阻thwart 須ought 疎alienate 粗coarse 租tariff

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 素 have?

The kanji 素 (elementary) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 素?

素 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 素 mean?

素 means: elementary, principle, naked, uncovered. On'yomi readings: ソ, ス. Kun'yomi readings: もと.

What JLPT level is 素?

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