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賠

賠 — compensation, indemnify

Learn the correct stroke order for 賠 (compensation), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)バイbai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes15
Radical貝
Frequency#1243
Meaningscompensation, indemnify

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

賠償ばいしょうcompensation; reparations; indemnitynoun
賠償金ばいしょうきんindemnities; reparationsnoun
損害賠償そんがいばいしょうrestitution; damages; indemnitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 賠 (compensation) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 貝.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 賠 is #1243, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

賠償ばいしょう — compensation; reparations; indemnity
賠償金ばいしょうきん — indemnities; reparations
損害賠償そんがいばいしょう — restitution; damages; indemnity

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 賠 have?

The kanji 賠 (compensation) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 賠?

賠 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 賠 mean?

賠 means: compensation, indemnify. On'yomi readings: バイ.

What JLPT level is 賠?

賠 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.