肖

肖 — resemblance

Learn the correct stroke order for 肖 (resemblance), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 7

On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)あやか.るayakaru

Strokes7

Radical肉

Frequency#1889

Meaningsresemblance

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

肖像しょうぞうportrait; likeness; picturenoun

不肖ふしょうunworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 肖 (resemblance) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 肉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 肖 is #1889, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

肖像しょうぞう — portrait; likeness; picture

不肖ふしょう — unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (肉)

肉meat 肌texture 肝liver 肘elbow 育bring up 肩shoulder 肥fertilizer 肯agreement

Same reading

証evidence 井well 松pine tree 渉ford 請solicit 従accompany 昭shining 創genesis

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 肖 have?

The kanji 肖 (resemblance) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 肖?

肖 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 肖 mean?

肖 means: resemblance. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: あやか.る.

What JLPT level is 肖?

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