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置

置 — placement, put, set

Learn the correct stroke order for 置 (placement), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 413 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チchi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)お.くoku、-お.きoki
Strokes13
Radical网
Frequency#277
Meaningsplacement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn

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 13 — start from the green dot

Common Words

拘置こうちdetention; confinement; arrestnoun
処置しょちmeasure; step; dealing withnoun
設置せっちestablishment; institutionnoun
措置そちmeasure; step; actionnoun
装置そうちequipment; device; installationnoun
置くおくto put; to placeverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 置 (placement) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 网.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 置 is #277, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

拘置こうち — detention; confinement; arrest
処置しょち — measure; step; dealing with
設置せっち — establishment; institution

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (网)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 置 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 置?

置 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 置 mean?

置 means: placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn. On'yomi readings: チ. Kun'yomi readings: お.く, -お.き.

What JLPT level is 置?

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