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間

間 — interval, space

Learn the correct stroke order for 間 (interval), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 212 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カンkan、ケンken
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あいだaida、まma、あいai
Strokes12
Radical門
Frequency#33
Meaningsinterval, space

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

間隔かんかくspace; intervalnoun
間近まぢかnear; close (to); nearbyna-adjective
間口まぐちfrontage; width (of a building, plot of land, etc.)noun
間際まぎわthe point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of)noun
間食かんしょくeating between meals; snackingnoun
間接かんせつindirection; indirectnessnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 間 (interval) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 門.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 間 is #33, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

間隔かんかく — space; interval
間近まぢか — near; close (to); nearby
間口まぐち — frontage; width (of a building, plot of land, etc.)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (門)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 間 have?

The kanji 間 (interval) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 間?

間 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 間 mean?

間 means: interval, space. On'yomi readings: カン, ケン. Kun'yomi readings: あいだ, ま, あい.

What JLPT level is 間?

間 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.