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舎

舎 — cottage, inn, hut

Learn the correct stroke order for 舎 (cottage), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 58 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シャsha、セキseki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)やど.るyadoru
Strokes8
Radical人
Frequency#1170
Meaningscottage, inn, hut, house, mansion

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

牛舎ぎゅうしゃcow shed; cattle barnnoun
校舎こうしゃschool building; schoolhousenoun
宿舎しゅくしゃlodging (house); accommodation; hotelnoun
庁舎ちょうしゃgovernment office buildingnoun
田舎いなかrural area; countryside; the sticksnoun
兵舎へいしゃbarracksnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 舎 (cottage) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 舎 is #1170, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

牛舎ぎゅうしゃ — cow shed; cattle barn
校舎こうしゃ — school building; schoolhouse
宿舎しゅくしゃ — lodging (house); accommodation; hotel

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 舎 have?

The kanji 舎 (cottage) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 舎?

舎 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 舎 mean?

舎 means: cottage, inn, hut, house, mansion. On'yomi readings: シャ, セキ. Kun'yomi readings: やど.る.

What JLPT level is 舎?

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