製

製 — made in..., manufacture

Learn the correct stroke order for 製 (made in...), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 514 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セイsei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes14
Radical衣
Frequency#488
Meaningsmade in..., manufacture

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

既製きせいready-made; off the shelfnoun
作製さくせいmanufacture; productionnoun
手製てせいhandmade; homemadenoun
精製せいせいrefining; purificationnoun
製鋼せいこうsteel manufacturenoun
製作せいさくmanufacture; productionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 製 (made in...) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 衣.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 製 is #488, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

既製きせい — ready-made; off the shelf
作製さくせい — manufacture; production
手製てせい — handmade; homemade

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 製 have?

The kanji 製 (made in...) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 製?

製 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 製 mean?

製 means: made in..., manufacture. On'yomi readings: セイ.

What JLPT level is 製?

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