辛 — spicy, bitter, hot
Learn the correct stroke order for 辛 (spicy), a 7-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 辛 (spicy) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 辛.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 辛 is #1607, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 辛 have?
The kanji 辛 (spicy) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 辛?
辛 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 辛 mean?
辛 means: spicy, bitter, hot, acrid. On'yomi readings: シン. Kun'yomi readings: から.い, つら.い, -づら.い, かのと.
What JLPT level is 辛?
辛 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.