紳 — sire, good belt, gentleman
Learn the correct stroke order for 紳 (sire), a 11-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 紳 (sire) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 糸.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 紳 is #1790, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 紳 have?
The kanji 紳 (sire) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 紳?
紳 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 紳 mean?
紳 means: sire, good belt, gentleman. On'yomi readings: シン.
What JLPT level is 紳?
紳 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.