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膳

膳 — small low table, tray

Learn the correct stroke order for 膳 (small low table), a 16-stroke kanji.

Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゼンzen、センsen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かしわkashiwa、すす.めるsusumeru、そな.えるsonaeru
Strokes16
Radical肉
Frequency#2120
Meaningssmall low table, tray

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 16 — start from the green dot

Common Words

膳ぜんsmall dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 膳 (small low table) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 16 strokes with radical 肉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 膳 is #2120, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

膳ぜん — small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs)

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (肉)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 膳 have?

The kanji 膳 (small low table) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 膳?

膳 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 膳 mean?

膳 means: small low table, tray. On'yomi readings: ゼン, セン. Kun'yomi readings: かしわ, すす.める, そな.える.