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縛

縛 — truss, arrest, bind

Learn the correct stroke order for 縛 (truss), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)バクbaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しば.るshibaru
Strokes16
Radical糸
Frequency#1764
Meaningstruss, arrest, bind, tie, restrain

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 16 — start from the green dot

Common Words

束縛そくばくrestraint; restriction; fettersnoun
縛るしばるto tie; to bind; to fastenverb
金縛りかなしばりbinding hand and footnoun
縛り首しばりくび(death by) hangingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 縛 (truss) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 縛 is #1764, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

束縛そくばく — restraint; restriction; fetters
縛るしばる — to tie; to bind; to fasten
金縛りかなしばり — binding hand and foot

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 縛 have?

The kanji 縛 (truss) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 縛?

縛 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 縛 mean?

縛 means: truss, arrest, bind, tie, restrain. On'yomi readings: バク. Kun'yomi readings: しば.る.

What JLPT level is 縛?

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