送

送 — escort, send

Learn the correct stroke order for 送 (escort), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 39 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 9

On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)おく.るokuru

Strokes9

Radical辵

Frequency#311

Meaningsescort, send

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

移送いそうtransfer; transport; transportationnoun

回送かいそうforwarding; sending on; redirecting (e.g. mail)noun

護送ごそうescort (e.g. under guard); convoynoun

葬送そうそうattending a funeral procession; seeing off the deceased; burial of someone's remainsnoun

送りおくりseeing off; sending offnoun

送るおくるto send; to dispatch; to forwardverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 送 (escort) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 送 is #311, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

移送いそう — transfer; transport; transportation

回送かいそう — forwarding; sending on; redirecting (e.g. mail)

護送ごそう — escort (e.g. under guard); convoy

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (辵)

辺environs 込crowded 迅swift 近near 迎welcome 返return 述mention 迫urge

Same reading

世generation 早early 走run

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 送 have?

The kanji 送 (escort) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 送?

送 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 送 mean?

送 means: escort, send. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: おく.る.

What JLPT level is 送?

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