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袖

袖 — sleeve, wing (building), extension

Learn the correct stroke order for 袖 (sleeve), a 10-stroke kanji.

Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)そでsode
Strokes10
Radical衣
Frequency#1960
Meaningssleeve, wing (building), extension, give cold shoulder

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

長袖ながそでlong sleevesnoun
半袖はんそでshort sleevesnoun
領袖りょうしゅうleader; chief; bossnoun
袖そでsleevenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 袖 (sleeve) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 10 strokes with radical 衣.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 袖 is #1960, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

長袖ながそで — long sleeves
半袖はんそで — short sleeves
領袖りょうしゅう — leader; chief; boss

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 袖 have?

The kanji 袖 (sleeve) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 袖?

袖 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 袖 mean?

袖 means: sleeve, wing (building), extension, give cold shoulder. On'yomi readings: シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: そで.