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罪

罪 — guilt, sin, crime

Learn the correct stroke order for 罪 (guilt), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 513 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ザイzai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つみtsumi
Strokes13
Radical网
Frequency#732
Meaningsguilt, sin, crime, fault, blame, offense

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

罪人ざいにんcriminal; lawbreaker; wrongdoernoun
謝罪しゃざいapologynoun
犯罪はんざいcrime; offence; offensenoun
無罪むざいinnocence; being not guiltynoun
有罪ゆうざいguilt; culpabilitynoun
罪つみcrime; sin; wrongdoingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 罪 (guilt) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 网.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 罪 is #732, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

罪人ざいにん — criminal; lawbreaker; wrongdoer
謝罪しゃざい — apology
犯罪はんざい — crime; offence; offense

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 罪 have?

The kanji 罪 (guilt) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 罪?

罪 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 罪 mean?

罪 means: guilt, sin, crime, fault, blame, offense. On'yomi readings: ザイ. Kun'yomi readings: つみ.

What JLPT level is 罪?

罪 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.