質

質 — substance, quality, matter

Learn the correct stroke order for 質 (substance), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 515 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 15

On'yomi (音読み)シツshitsu、シチshichi、チchi

Kun'yomi (訓読み)たちtachi、ただ.すtadasu、もとmoto、わりふwarifu

Strokes15

Radical貝

Frequency#389

Meaningssubstance, quality, matter, temperament

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

悪質あくしつmalicious; vicious; malignantna-adjective

異質いしつdifferent (quality, nature); heterogeneousna-adjective

音質おんしつtone quality; sound qualitynoun

気質きしつdisposition; temperament; naturenoun

均質きんしつhomogeneous; homogeneityna-adjective

言質げんちcommitment; pledge; promisenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 質 (substance) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 貝.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 質 is #389, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

悪質あくしつ — malicious; vicious; malignant

異質いしつ — different (quality, nature); heterogeneous

音質おんしつ — tone quality; sound quality

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (貝)

貝shellfish 負defeat 貞upright 財property 貢tribute 責blame 販marketing 貨freight

Same reading

地ground 知know 室room

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 質 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 質?

質 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 質 mean?

質 means: substance, quality, matter, temperament. On'yomi readings: シツ, シチ, チ. Kun'yomi readings: たち, ただ.す, もと, わりふ.

What JLPT level is 質?

質 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.