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象

象 — elephant, pattern after, imitate

Learn the correct stroke order for 象 (elephant), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 512 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou、ゾウzou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かたど.るkatadoru
Strokes12
Radical豕
Frequency#394
Meaningselephant, pattern after, imitate, image, shape, sign (of the times)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

印象いんしょうimpressionnoun
気象きしょうweather (conditions)noun
具象ぐしょうconcreteness; embodiment; expressing concretelynoun
現象げんしょうphenomenonnoun
事象じしょうevent; phenomenon; matternoun
象牙ぞうげivorynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 象 (elephant) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 豕.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 象 is #394, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

印象いんしょう — impression
気象きしょう — weather (conditions)
具象ぐしょう — concreteness; embodiment; expressing concretely

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (豕)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 象 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 象?

象 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 象 mean?

象 means: elephant, pattern after, imitate, image, shape, sign (of the times). On'yomi readings: ショウ, ゾウ. Kun'yomi readings: かたど.る.

What JLPT level is 象?

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