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Kanji with 15 strokes
Choose a stroke count to explore matching kanji, together with their readings and English meanings.
New to kanji? Kanji are characters used to write many meaningful parts of Japanese words. Each character is written using a set number of strokes, and counting them can help you find a character when you do not know its reading or meaning.
Choose a stroke count below to narrow your search, then check the character's readings and meanings. For a beginner-friendly overview of kanji, their readings and how they work with hiragana, read our introduction to Japanese kanji.
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Kanji with 15 strokes
| English | Kanji | Strokes | Grade | Frequency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saddle | 鞍 | 15 | 2214 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| consolation, amusement, seduce, cheer, make sport of, comfort, console | 慰 | 15 | 8 | 1158 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| bequeath, leave behind, reserve | 遺 | 15 | 6 | 647 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| rumor, gossip, hearsay | 噂 | 15 | 2298 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| shadow, silhouette, phantom | 影 | 15 | 8 | 464 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| pointed, sharpness, edge, weapon, sharp, violent | 鋭 | 15 | 8 | 1395 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| audience, audience (with king) | 謁 | 15 | 8 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| review, inspection, revision | 閲 | 15 | 8 | 1855 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| affinity, relation, connection, edge, border, verge, brink | 縁 | 15 | 8 | 1291 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| sideways, side, horizontal, width, woof | 横 | 15 | 3 | 480 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| seagull | 鴎 | 15 | 2187 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| hundred million, 10**8 | 億 | 15 | 4 | 716 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| earnings, work, earn money | 稼 | 15 | 8 | 1264 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| shrimp, prawn, lobster | 蝦 | 15 | 2501 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| chapter, lesson, section, department, division, counter for chapters (of a book) | 課 | 15 | 4 | 455 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| starve, hungry, thirst | 餓 | 15 | 8 | 1754 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| assurance, firm, tight, hard, solid, confirm, clear, evident | 確 | 15 | 5 | 252 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| lagoon | 潟 | 15 | 8 | 1204 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| chew, bite, gnaw | 噛 | 15 | 2399 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| delight, joy | 歓 | 15 | 8 | 1065 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| oversee, official, govt office, rule, administer | 監 | 15 | 8 | 408 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| slacken, loosen, relax, lessen, be moderate, ease | 緩 | 15 | 8 | 933 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| admonish, dissuade | 諌 | 15 | 2296 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| take pleasure in, play instrument | 翫 | 15 | 2134 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set | 器 | 15 | 4 | 525 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| glad, pleased, rejoice | 嬉 | 15 | 9 | 2274 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| strong | 毅 | 15 | 9 | 1770 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| capital, suburbs of capital | 畿 | 15 | 1683 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| radiance, shine, sparkle, gleam, twinkle | 輝 | 15 | 8 | 1259 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| ceremony, rule, affair, case, a matter | 儀 | 15 | 8 | 739 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| frolic, play, sport | 戯 | 15 | 8 | 1880 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| friendship, intimacy | 誼 | 15 | 9 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| hard up, destitute, suffer, perplexed, cornered | 窮 | 15 | 8 | 1756 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| tense, solid, hard, reliable, tight | 緊 | 15 | 8 | 677 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| pony, horse, colt | 駒 | 15 | 9 | 1452 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| meritorious deed, merit | 勲 | 15 | 8 | 1513 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| jubilation, congratulate, rejoice, be happy | 慶 | 15 | 8 | 1300 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| wise | 慧 | 15 | 9 | 2168 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| drama, play | 劇 | 15 | 6 | 662 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| beat, attack, defeat, conquer | 撃 | 15 | 8 | 473 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| undefiled, pure, clean, righteous, gallant | 潔 | 15 | 5 | 1595 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| authority, power, rights | 権 | 15 | 6 | 156 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| draft, copy, manuscript, straw | 稿 | 15 | 8 | 1400 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| malt, yeast | 麹 | 15 | 1988 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| snapshot, take pictures | 撮 | 15 | 8 | 1023 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| approve, praise, title or inscription on picture, assist, agree with | 賛 | 15 | 5 | 868 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| temporarily, a while, moment, long time | 暫 | 15 | 8 | 1112 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| grant, gift, boon, results | 賜 | 15 | 8 | 2190 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| substance, quality, matter, temperament | 質 | 15 | 5 | 389 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| gist, proceed to, tend, become | 趣 | 15 | 8 | 1153 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| mellow, ripen, mature, acquire skill | 熟 | 15 | 6 | 1415 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| wet, be watered, profit by, receive benefits, favor, charm, steep | 潤 | 15 | 8 | 1644 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| abide by, follow, obey, learn | 遵 | 15 | 8 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| 醇 | 15 | 9 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | ||
| various, many, several, together | 諸 | 15 | 6 | 658 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| camphor | 樟 | 15 | 2252 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| banana | 蕉 | 15 | 9 | 2033 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| collide, brunt, highway, opposition (astronomy), thrust, pierce, stab, prick | 衝 | 15 | 8 | 972 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| prize, reward, praise | 賞 | 15 | 4 | 426 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| entrust, request, send a message | 嘱 | 15 | 8 | 1903 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| hearing, judge, trial | 審 | 15 | 8 | 412 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| quake, shake, tremble, quiver, shiver | 震 | 15 | 8 | 893 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| consult | 諏 | 15 | 1949 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| lucidity, be clear, clear, clarify, settle, strain, look grave | 澄 | 15 | 8 | 1722 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| solicit, invite, ask | 請 | 15 | 8 | 524 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| submerge, conceal, hide, lower (voice), hush | 潜 | 15 | 8 | 1329 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| line, track | 線 | 15 | 2 | 382 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| elect, select, choose, prefer | 選 | 15 | 4 | 57 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| transition, move, change | 遷 | 15 | 8 | 1937 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| vat, tub, tank | 槽 | 15 | 8 | 1809 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| storehouse, hide, own, have, possess | 蔵 | 15 | 6 | 468 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| consent, assent, agreement | 諾 | 15 | 8 | 1490 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| who, someone, somebody | 誰 | 15 | 1933 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| nativity, be born, declension, lie, be arbitrary | 誕 | 15 | 6 | 1024 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| discuss, talk | 談 | 15 | 3 | 272 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| casting, mint | 鋳 | 15 | 8 | 2005 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| stop-over, reside in, resident | 駐 | 15 | 8 | 955 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| tide, salt water, opportunity | 潮 | 15 | 6 | 1231 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| butterfly | 蝶 | 15 | 9 | 2011 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| tune, tone, meter, key (music), writing style, prepare, exorcise, investigate | 調 | 15 | 3 | 87 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| crash, fall (down) | 墜 | 15 | 8 | 1466 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| Zelkova tree | 槻 | 15 | 9 | 2008 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten | 締 | 15 | 8 | 797 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| an ancient Chinese province | 鄭 | 15 | 1732 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| enemy, foe, opponent | 敵 | 15 | 5 | 1205 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| penetrate, clear, pierce, strike home, sit up (all night) | 徹 | 15 | 8 | 968 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| remove, withdraw, disarm, dismantle, reject, exclude | 撤 | 15 | 8 | 811 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| gamble, wager, bet | 賭 | 15 | 1989 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment | 踏 | 15 | 8 | 723 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| guidance, leading, conduct, usher | 導 | 15 | 5 | 354 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| yearn after, long for, aspire to, admire, adore | 憧 | 15 | 9 | 2259 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| straw rope, cord | 縄 | 15 | 8 | 1075 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| heat, temperature, fever, mania, passion | 熱 | 15 | 4 | 700 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| twist, twine, kinky | 撚 | 15 | 2398 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| plant, sow | 播 | 15 | 2204 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| abuse, insult | 罵 | 15 | 2467 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| comrade, fellow, people, companions | 輩 | 15 | 8 | 1365 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| compensation, indemnify | 賠 | 15 | 8 | 1243 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| box, chest, case, bin, railway car | 箱 | 15 | 3 | 1357 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| chopsticks | 箸 | 15 | 2156 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| flag | 幡 | 15 | 1948 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| pattern, example, model | 範 | 15 | 8 | 1088 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| tray, shallow bowl, platter, tub, board, phonograph record | 盤 | 15 | 8 | 881 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| rock, crag, cliff, wall (in a mine) | 磐 | 15 | 1701 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| grow luxuriously | 蕃 | 15 | 2361 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| quit, stop, leave, withdraw, go | 罷 | 15 | 8 | 2104 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| knee, lap | 膝 | 15 | 2320 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| signpost, seal, mark, stamp, imprint, symbol, emblem, trademark, evidence, souvenir, target | 標 | 15 | 4 | 686 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| mausoleum, shrine, palace | 廟 | 15 | 2101 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| V.I.P., guest | 賓 | 15 | 8 | 1677 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| spread, pave, sit, promulgate | 敷 | 15 | 8 | 1212 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| skin, body, grain, texture, disposition | 膚 | 15 | 8 | 1679 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| levy, ode, prose, poem, tribute, installment | 賦 | 15 | 8 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| stroke, pat, smooth down | 撫 | 15 | 2402 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| dance, flit, circle, wheel | 舞 | 15 | 8 | 655 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| erupt, spout, emit, flush out | 噴 | 15 | 8 | 1270 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| tomb, mound | 墳 | 15 | 8 | 1822 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| aroused, resent, be indignant, anger | 憤 | 15 | 8 | 1863 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| cash, bad habit, humble prefix, gift, Shinto offerings of cloth, rope, cut paper | 幣 | 15 | 8 | 1803 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| abuse, evil, vice, breakage | 弊 | 15 | 8 | 1750 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| volume, chapter, book, editing, compilation | 篇 | 15 | 2076 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| compilation, knit, plait, braid, twist, editing, completed poem, part of a book | 編 | 15 | 5 | 591 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| shop, store | 舗 | 15 | 8 | 1412 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| ear, ear (grain), head, crest (wave) | 穂 | 15 | 8 | 1656 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| praise, extol | 褒 | 15 | 8 | 2073 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| outburst, rave, fret, force, violence, cruelty, outrage | 暴 | 15 | 5 | 692 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| cheek | 頬 | 15 | 2424 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| slap, strike, hit, beat, tell, speak | 撲 | 15 | 8 | 1283 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| chafe, rub, polish, grind, scrape | 摩 | 15 | 8 | 1252 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| fascination, charm, bewitch | 魅 | 15 | 8 | 1206 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| silence, become silent, stop speaking, leave as is | 黙 | 15 | 8 | 1338 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| melancholy, grieve, lament, be anxious, sad, unhappy | 憂 | 15 | 8 | 1625 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| kiln, oven, furnace | 窯 | 15 | 8 | 2072 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| foster, bring up, rear, develop, nurture | 養 | 15 | 4 | 888 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| footgear, shoes, boots, put on (the feet | 履 | 15 | 8 | 1619 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| axe, kill | 劉 | 15 | 1947 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| prudence, thought, concern, consider, deliberate, fear | 慮 | 15 | 8 | 916 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| dormitory, hostel, villa, tea pavillion | 寮 | 15 | 8 | 1705 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| fact, reality, understand, appreciate | 諒 | 15 | 9 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| distant | 遼 | 15 | 9 | 2050 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| wheel, ring, circle, link, loop, counter for wheels and flowers | 輪 | 15 | 4 | 693 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| spirits, soul | 霊 | 15 | 8 | 1458 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| foolish, Russia | 魯 | 15 | 2153 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| argument, discourse | 論 | 15 | 6 | 227 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| bracken, fernbrake | 蕨 | 15 | 2307 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| broad, wide, spacious | 廣 | 15 | 2487 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| gift, seriousness | 摯 | 15 | 2170 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| lump, swelling | 瘤 | 15 | 2373 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| sleep, dark, close eyes | 瞑 | 15 | 2326 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| seal-style characters | 篆 | 15 | 2243 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| fine (i.e. not coarse) | 緻 | 15 | 2460 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| glue, isinglass | 膠 | 15 | 2357 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| tedious | 諄 | 15 | 9 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| wild goose | 鴈 | 15 | 2128 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| dark, black, many | 黎 | 15 | 9 | 2335 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| cold, strict, severe | 凜 | 15 | 9 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences | |
| bright, sunny, prosperous, merry | 熙 | 15 | 9 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
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