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錯

錯 — confused, mix, be in disorder

Learn the correct stroke order for 錯 (confused), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サクsaku、シャクshaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes16
Radical金
Frequency#1740
Meaningsconfused, mix, be in disorder

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 16 — start from the green dot

Common Words

交錯こうさくmixture; blending; complicationnoun
錯覚さっかくillusion; hallucinationnoun
錯誤さくごmistake; error; discrepancynoun
錯乱さくらんconfusion; distraction; derangementnoun
倒錯とうさくperversionnoun
試行錯誤しこうさくごtrial and errornoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 錯 (confused) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 錯 is #1740, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

交錯こうさく — mixture; blending; complication
錯覚さっかく — illusion; hallucination
錯誤さくご — mistake; error; discrepancy

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (金)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 錯 have?

The kanji 錯 (confused) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 錯?

錯 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 錯 mean?

錯 means: confused, mix, be in disorder. On'yomi readings: サク, シャク.

What JLPT level is 錯?

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