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震

震 — quake, shake, tremble

Learn the correct stroke order for 震 (quake), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シンshin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふる.うfuruu、ふる.えるfurueru、ふる.わせるfuruwaseru、ふる.わすfuruwasu
Strokes15
Radical雨
Frequency#893
Meaningsquake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

軽震けいしんweak earthquakenoun
震源しんげんhypocentre (of an earthquake); hypocenter; focusnoun
震災しんさいearthquake disasternoun
震度しんどseismic intensitynoun
震動しんどうshock; tremor; impactnoun
地震じしんearthquakenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 震 (quake) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 雨.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 震 is #893, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

軽震けいしん — weak earthquake
震源しんげん — hypocentre (of an earthquake); hypocenter; focus
震災しんさい — earthquake disaster

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 震 have?

The kanji 震 (quake) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 震?

震 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 震 mean?

震 means: quake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver. On'yomi readings: シン. Kun'yomi readings: ふる.う, ふる.える, ふる.わせる, ふる.わす.

What JLPT level is 震?

震 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.