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薪

薪 — fuel, firewood, kindling

Learn the correct stroke order for 薪 (fuel), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シンshin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たきぎtakigi、まきmaki
Strokes16
Radical艸
Frequency#2182
Meaningsfuel, firewood, kindling

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

薪炭しんたんwood and charcoal; fuelnoun
薪まきpiece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 薪 (fuel) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 薪 is #2182, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

薪炭しんたん — wood and charcoal; fuel
薪まき — piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 薪 have?

The kanji 薪 (fuel) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 薪?

薪 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 薪 mean?

薪 means: fuel, firewood, kindling. On'yomi readings: シン. Kun'yomi readings: たきぎ, まき.

What JLPT level is 薪?

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