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衝

衝 — collide, brunt, highway

Learn the correct stroke order for 衝 (collide), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つ.くtsuku
Strokes15
Radical行
Frequency#972
Meaningscollide, brunt, highway, opposition (astronomy), thrust, pierce, stab, prick

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.

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Common Words

衝撃しょうげきimpact; shock; impulsenoun
衝動しょうどうimpulse; urge; impetusnoun
衝突しょうとつcollision; crash; impactnoun
折衝せっしょうnegotiationnoun
要衝ようしょうimportant point; strategic position; key pointnoun
緩衝地帯かんしょうちたいbuffer zonenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 衝 (collide) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 行.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 衝 is #972, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

衝撃しょうげき — impact; shock; impulse
衝動しょうどう — impulse; urge; impetus
衝突しょうとつ — collision; crash; impact

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 衝 have?

The kanji 衝 (collide) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 衝?

衝 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 衝 mean?

衝 means: collide, brunt, highway, opposition (astronomy), thrust, pierce, stab, prick. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: つ.く.

What JLPT level is 衝?

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