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署

署 — signature, govt office, police station

Learn the correct stroke order for 署 (signature), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 613 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショsho
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes13
Radical网
Frequency#725
Meaningssignature, govt office, police station

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

署名しょめいsignature; autographnoun
部署ぶしょone's post; one's station; departmentnoun
署長しょちょうchief (of police); head (of office)noun
署員しょいんstaff member; station employee; officialnoun
警察署けいさつしょpolice stationnoun
消防署しょうぼうしょfire stationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 署 (signature) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 网.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 署 is #725, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

署名しょめい — signature; autograph
部署ぶしょ — one's post; one's station; department
署長しょちょう — chief (of police); head (of office)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 署 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 署?

署 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 署 mean?

署 means: signature, govt office, police station. On'yomi readings: ショ.

What JLPT level is 署?

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