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軸

軸 — axis, pivot, stem

Learn the correct stroke order for 軸 (axis), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジクjiku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes12
Radical車
Frequency#1261
Meaningsaxis, pivot, stem, stalk, counter for book scrolls

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

車軸しゃじくaxlenoun
主軸しゅじくmain spindle; main shaftnoun
枢軸すうじくaxle; pivotnoun
中軸ちゅうじくaxis; pivot; central figurenoun
基軸きじくbasis; foundation; corenoun
軸じくaxis; shaft; axlenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 軸 (axis) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 車.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 軸 is #1261, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

車軸しゃじく — axle
主軸しゅじく — main spindle; main shaft
枢軸すうじく — axle; pivot

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 軸 have?

The kanji 軸 (axis) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 軸?

軸 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 軸 mean?

軸 means: axis, pivot, stem, stalk, counter for book scrolls. On'yomi readings: ジク.

What JLPT level is 軸?

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