貞 — upright, chastity, constancy
Learn the correct stroke order for 貞 (upright), a 9-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
Try Writing It
Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.
Draw stroke 1 of 9 — start from the green dot
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 貞 (upright) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 貝.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 貞 is #1389, making it a moderately common kanji.
Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 貞 have?
The kanji 貞 (upright) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 貞?
貞 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 貞 mean?
貞 means: upright, chastity, constancy, righteousness. On'yomi readings: テイ, ジョウ. Kun'yomi readings: ただし.い, さだ.
What JLPT level is 貞?
貞 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.