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維

維 — fiber, tie, rope

Learn the correct stroke order for 維 (fiber), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)イi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes14
Radical糸
Frequency#643
Meaningsfiber, tie, rope

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

維持いじmaintenance; preservation; improvementnoun
維新いしんreformation; revolution; renewalnoun
繊維せんいfibre; fibernoun
合成繊維ごうせいせんいsynthetic fibre; synthetic fibernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 維 (fiber) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 維 is #643, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

維持いじ — maintenance; preservation; improvement
維新いしん — reformation; revolution; renewal
繊維せんい — fibre; fiber

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 維 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 維?

維 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 維 mean?

維 means: fiber, tie, rope. On'yomi readings: イ.

What JLPT level is 維?

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