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資

資 — assets, resources, capital

Learn the correct stroke order for 資 (assets), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 513 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シshi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes13
Radical貝
Frequency#179
Meaningsassets, resources, capital, funds, data, be conducive to, contribute to

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

外資がいしforeign capital (e.g. in a company); foreign investmentnoun
資格しかくqualifications; requirements; capabilitiesnoun
資金しきんfunds; capitalnoun
資源しげんresourcesnoun
資材しざい(raw) materialnoun
資産しさんproperty; fortune; meansnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 資 (assets) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 貝.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 資 is #179, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

外資がいし — foreign capital (e.g. in a company); foreign investment
資格しかく — qualifications; requirements; capabilities
資金しきん — funds; capital

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (貝)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 資 have?

The kanji 資 (assets) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 資?

資 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 資 mean?

資 means: assets, resources, capital, funds, data, be conducive to, contribute to. On'yomi readings: シ.

What JLPT level is 資?

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