脊

脊 — stature, height, spine

Learn the correct stroke order for 脊 (stature), a 10-stroke kanji.

Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 10

On'yomi (音読み)セキseki

Kun'yomi (訓読み)せse、せいsei

Strokes10

Radical肉

Frequency#2299

Meaningsstature, height, spine

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

脊髄せきずいspinal cordnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 脊 (stature) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 10 strokes with radical 肉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 脊 is #2299, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

脊髄せきずい — spinal cord

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (肉)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 脊 have?

The kanji 脊 (stature) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 脊?

脊 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 脊 mean?

脊 means: stature, height, spine. On'yomi readings: セキ. Kun'yomi readings: せ, せい.