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身

身 — somebody, person, one's station in life

Learn the correct stroke order for 身 (somebody), a 7-stroke kanji.

Grade 37 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シンshin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)みmi
Strokes7
Radical身
Frequency#320
Meaningssomebody, person, one's station in life

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一身いっしんoneself; one's bodynoun
黄身きみegg yolknoun
刺身さしみsashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)noun
脂身あぶらみfat (of meat); fatty meatnoun
自身じしん(one's) self; oneself; yourselfnoun
受身うけみthe defensivenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 身 (somebody) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school. It has 7 strokes with radical 身.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 身 is #320, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一身いっしん — oneself; one's body
黄身きみ — egg yolk
刺身さしみ — sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 身 have?

The kanji 身 (somebody) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 身?

身 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 身 mean?

身 means: somebody, person, one's station in life. On'yomi readings: シン. Kun'yomi readings: み.