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陣

陣 — camp, battle array, ranks

Learn the correct stroke order for 陣 (camp), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジンjin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes10
Radical阜
Frequency#828
Meaningscamp, battle array, ranks, position, sudden, brief time

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

出陣しゅつじんgoing into battle; departure for the frontnoun
陣営じんえいcamp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party)noun
陣地じんちencampment; positionnoun
陣中じんちゅうin camp; at the frontnoun
陣痛じんつうlabour pains; labor pains; birth painsnoun
陣容じんようbattle formation; battle arraynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 陣 (camp) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 阜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 陣 is #828, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

出陣しゅつじん — going into battle; departure for the front
陣営じんえい — camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party)
陣地じんち — encampment; position

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 陣 have?

The kanji 陣 (camp) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 陣?

陣 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 陣 mean?

陣 means: camp, battle array, ranks, position, sudden, brief time. On'yomi readings: ジン.

What JLPT level is 陣?

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