課 — chapter, lesson, section
Learn the correct stroke order for 課 (chapter), a 15-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 課 (chapter) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 言.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 課 is #455, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 課 have?
The kanji 課 (chapter) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 課?
課 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 課 mean?
課 means: chapter, lesson, section, department, division, counter for chapters (of a book). On'yomi readings: カ.
What JLPT level is 課?
課 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.