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装

装 — attire, dress, pretend

Learn the correct stroke order for 装 (attire), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 612 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou、ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)よそお.うyosoou、よそお.いyosooi
Strokes12
Radical衣
Frequency#657
Meaningsattire, dress, pretend, disguise, profess

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

衣装いしょうclothing; costume; outfitnoun
仮装かそうcostume; fancy dress; masqueradenoun
改装かいそうremodelling; remodeling; reorganizationnoun
正装せいそうfull dress; formal dress; uniformnoun
装うよそおうto dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adornverb
装甲そうこうarmoring; armouring; armornoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 装 (attire) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 衣.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 装 is #657, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

衣装いしょう — clothing; costume; outfit
仮装かそう — costume; fancy dress; masquerade
改装かいそう — remodelling; remodeling; reorganization

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (衣)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 装 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 装?

装 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 装 mean?

装 means: attire, dress, pretend, disguise, profess. On'yomi readings: ソウ, ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: よそお.う, よそお.い.

What JLPT level is 装?

装 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.