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鎖

鎖 — chain, irons, connection

Learn the correct stroke order for 鎖 (chain), a 18-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school18 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サsa
Kun'yomi (訓読み)くさりkusari、とざ.すtozasu
Strokes18
Radical金
Frequency#1250
Meaningschain, irons, connection

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 18 — start from the green dot

Common Words

鎖国さこくnational isolation; closing the country (to foreigners)noun
封鎖ふうさblockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area)noun
閉鎖へいさclosing; closurenoun
連鎖れんさchain; series; connectionnoun
鎖くさりchain; chainsnoun
経済封鎖けいざいふうさeconomic blockade; embargonoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 鎖 (chain) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 鎖 is #1250, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

鎖国さこく — national isolation; closing the country (to foreigners)
封鎖ふうさ — blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area)
閉鎖へいさ — closing; closure

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 鎖 have?

The kanji 鎖 (chain) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 鎖?

鎖 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 鎖 mean?

鎖 means: chain, irons, connection. On'yomi readings: サ. Kun'yomi readings: くさり, とざ.す.

What JLPT level is 鎖?

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