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項

項 — paragraph, nape of neck, clause

Learn the correct stroke order for 項 (paragraph), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うなじunaji
Strokes12
Radical頁
Frequency#884
Meaningsparagraph, nape of neck, clause, item, term (expression)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

項目こうもくitem; heading; categorynoun
事項じこうmatter; item; factsnoun
条項じょうこうclause; article; stipulationsnoun
要項ようこうimportant points; main points; gistnoun
禁止事項きんしじこうprohibited item; banned itemnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 項 (paragraph) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 頁.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 項 is #884, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

項目こうもく — item; heading; category
事項じこう — matter; item; facts
条項じょうこう — clause; article; stipulations

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (頁)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 項 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 項?

項 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 項 mean?

項 means: paragraph, nape of neck, clause, item, term (expression). On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: うなじ.

What JLPT level is 項?

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