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藩

藩 — clan, enclosure

Learn the correct stroke order for 藩 (clan), a 18-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school18 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハンhan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes18
Radical艸
Frequency#1896
Meaningsclan, enclosure

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 18 — start from the green dot

Common Words

藩主はんしゅfeudal lord; daimyonoun
藩はんhan (estate of a daimyo in the Edo and early Meiji periods); feudal domain; fiefnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 藩 (clan) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 藩 is #1896, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

藩主はんしゅ — feudal lord; daimyo
藩はん — han (estate of a daimyo in the Edo and early Meiji periods); feudal domain; fief

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 藩 have?

The kanji 藩 (clan) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 藩?

藩 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 藩 mean?

藩 means: clan, enclosure. On'yomi readings: ハン.

What JLPT level is 藩?

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