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設

設 — establishment, provision, prepare

Learn the correct stroke order for 設 (establishment), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セツsetsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)もう.けるmoukeru
Strokes11
Radical言
Frequency#145
Meaningsestablishment, provision, prepare

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

架設かせつconstruction; buildingnoun
開設かいせつestablishment; opening; setting upnoun
建設けんせつconstruction; establishmentnoun
公設こうせつpublic (institution)noun
施設しせつfacility; facilities; institutionnoun
私設しせつprivatenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 設 (establishment) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 設 is #145, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

架設かせつ — construction; building
開設かいせつ — establishment; opening; setting up
建設けんせつ — construction; establishment

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (言)

言say計plot訂revise訃obituary記scribe討chastise託consign訓instruction

Same reading

接touch

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 設 have?

The kanji 設 (establishment) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 設?

設 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 設 mean?

設 means: establishment, provision, prepare. On'yomi readings: セツ. Kun'yomi readings: もう.ける.

What JLPT level is 設?

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