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轄

轄 — control, wedge

Learn the correct stroke order for 轄 (control), a 17-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school17 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カツkatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)くさびkusabi
Strokes17
Radical車
Frequency#1771
Meaningscontrol, wedge

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 17 — start from the green dot

Common Words

管轄かんかつjurisdiction; controlnoun
所轄しょかつjurisdictionnoun
直轄ちょっかつdirect control; direct supervisionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 轄 (control) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 車.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 轄 is #1771, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

管轄かんかつ — jurisdiction; control
所轄しょかつ — jurisdiction
直轄ちょっかつ — direct control; direct supervision

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 轄 have?

The kanji 轄 (control) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 轄?

轄 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 轄 mean?

轄 means: control, wedge. On'yomi readings: カツ. Kun'yomi readings: くさび.

What JLPT level is 轄?

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