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色

色 — color

Learn the correct stroke order for 色 (color), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 26 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)ショクshoku、シキshiki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)いろiro
Strokes6
Radical色
Frequency#621
Meaningscolor

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 6 — start from the green dot

Common Words

異色いしょくunique; distinctive; novelnoun
灰色はいいろgrey; gray; ashennoun
褐色かっしょくdark brown; colour of tanned skinnoun
顔色かおいろcomplexion; skin tone; skin colournoun
旗色はたいろsituation; outlooknoun
脚色きゃくしょくdramatization (e.g. of a novel); dramatisation; adaptation (for the stage or screen)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 色 (color) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 色.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 色 is #621, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

異色いしょく — unique; distinctive; novel
灰色はいいろ — grey; gray; ashen
褐色かっしょく — dark brown; colour of tanned skin

Practice Sheet

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

Related Kanji

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 色 have?

The kanji 色 (color) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 色?

色 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 色 mean?

色 means: color. On'yomi readings: ショク, シキ. Kun'yomi readings: いろ.

What JLPT level is 色?

色 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.