隻 — vessels, counter for ships, fish
Learn the correct stroke order for 隻 (vessels), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
Try Writing It
Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.
Draw stroke 1 of 10 — start from the green dot
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 隻 (vessels) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 隹.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 隻 is #1546, making it a moderately common kanji.
Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 隻 have?
The kanji 隻 (vessels) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 隻?
隻 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 隻 mean?
隻 means: vessels, counter for ships, fish, birds, arrows, one of a pair. On'yomi readings: セキ.
What JLPT level is 隻?
隻 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.