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線

線 — line, track

Learn the correct stroke order for 線 (line), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 215 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)センsen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)すじsuji
Strokes15
Radical糸
Frequency#382
Meaningsline, track

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 15 — start from the green dot

Common Words

一線いっせんone line; (a) single linenoun
沿線えんせんplaces alongside a railway line, bus route, major thoroughfare, etc.noun
横線おうせんhorizontal linenoun
回線かいせんcircuit; linenoun
幹線かんせんmain line; trunk linenoun
曲線きょくせんcurvenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 線 (line) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 線 is #382, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一線いっせん — one line; (a) single line
沿線えんせん — places alongside a railway line, bus route, major thoroughfare, etc.
横線おうせん — horizontal line

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 線 have?

The kanji 線 (line) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 線?

線 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 線 mean?

線 means: line, track. On'yomi readings: セン. Kun'yomi readings: すじ.

What JLPT level is 線?

線 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.