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邪

邪 — wicked, injustice, wrong

Learn the correct stroke order for 邪 (wicked), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)ジャja
Kun'yomi (訓読み)よこし.まyokoshima
Strokes8
Radical邑
Frequency#1612
Meaningswicked, injustice, wrong

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

邪道じゃどうimproper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox methodnoun
邪魔じゃまhindrance; obstacle; nuisancenoun
風邪かぜ(common) cold; influenza; flunoun
邪よこしまwicked; evil; wrongna-adjective
無邪気むじゃきinnocent; childlike; sweet and innocentna-adjective
風邪薬かぜぐすりremedy for a cold; cold medicinenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 邪 (wicked) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 邑.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 邪 is #1612, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

邪道じゃどう — improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method
邪魔じゃま — hindrance; obstacle; nuisance
風邪かぜ — (common) cold; influenza; flu

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (邑)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 邪 have?

The kanji 邪 (wicked) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 邪?

邪 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 邪 mean?

邪 means: wicked, injustice, wrong. On'yomi readings: ジャ. Kun'yomi readings: よこし.ま.

What JLPT level is 邪?

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