衆

衆 — masses, great numbers, multitude

Learn the correct stroke order for 衆 (masses), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 612 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 12

On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu、シュshu

Kun'yomi (訓読み)おお.いooi

Strokes12

Radical血

Frequency#450

Meaningsmasses, great numbers, multitude, populace

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

観衆かんしゅうspectators; onlookers; members of the audiencenoun

公衆こうしゅうthe public; general publicnoun

衆院しゅういんHouse of Representatives (lower house of the National Diet of Japan)noun

大衆たいしゅうgeneral public; the massesnoun

聴衆ちょうしゅうaudience; attendance; hearersnoun

民衆みんしゅうpeople; populace; massesnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 衆 (masses) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 血.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 衆 is #450, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

観衆かんしゅう — spectators; onlookers; members of the audience

公衆こうしゅう — the public; general public

衆院しゅういん — House of Representatives (lower house of the National Diet of Japan)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 衆 have?

The kanji 衆 (masses) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 衆?

衆 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 衆 mean?

衆 means: masses, great numbers, multitude, populace. On'yomi readings: シュウ, シュ. Kun'yomi readings: おお.い.

What JLPT level is 衆?

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