者 — someone, person
Learn the correct stroke order for 者 (someone), a 8-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 者 (someone) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 老.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 者 is #38, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 者 have?
The kanji 者 (someone) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 者?
者 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 者 mean?
者 means: someone, person. On'yomi readings: シャ. Kun'yomi readings: もの.
What JLPT level is 者?
者 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.