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識

識 — discriminating, know, write

Learn the correct stroke order for 識 (discriminating), a 19-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 519 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シキshiki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)し.るshiru、しる.すshirusu
Strokes19
Radical言
Frequency#496
Meaningsdiscriminating, know, write

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Common Words

意識いしきconsciousnessnoun
学識がくしきscholarship; scientific attainmentsnoun
見識けんしきviews; opinion; discernmentnoun
識者しきしゃwell-informed person; thinking person; intelligent personnoun
識別しきべつdistinction; discrimination; discernmentnoun
常識じょうしきcommon sense; good sense; common knowledgenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 識 (discriminating) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 19 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 識 is #496, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

意識いしき — consciousness
学識がくしき — scholarship; scientific attainments
見識けんしき — views; opinion; discernment

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 識 have?

The kanji 識 (discriminating) has 19 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 識?

識 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 識 mean?

識 means: discriminating, know, write. On'yomi readings: シキ. Kun'yomi readings: し.る, しる.す.

What JLPT level is 識?

識 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.