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織

織 — weave, fabric

Learn the correct stroke order for 織 (weave), a 18-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 518 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショクshoku、シキshiki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)お.るoru、お.りori、おりori、-おりori、-お.りori
Strokes18
Radical糸
Frequency#608
Meaningsweave, fabric

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.

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Common Words

羽織はおりhaori (Japanese formal coat)noun
織るおるto weaveverb
織機しょっきloom; weaving machinenoun
織物おりものtextile; fabricnoun
組織そしきorganization; organisation; formationnoun
紡織ぼうしょくspinning and weavingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 織 (weave) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 織 is #608, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

羽織はおり — haori (Japanese formal coat)
織るおる — to weave
織機しょっき — loom; weaving machine

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 織 have?

The kanji 織 (weave) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 織?

織 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 織 mean?

織 means: weave, fabric. On'yomi readings: ショク, シキ. Kun'yomi readings: お.る, お.り, おり, -おり, -お.り.

What JLPT level is 織?

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