• Write from top to bottom
• Write from left to right
• Horizontal before vertical when crossing
• Center vertical before symmetrical sides
🧩 Radical & Components
Radical
日 (sun)
Strokes
4 total strokes
Grade Taught
Grade 1 (Age 6)
Frequency Rank
#1 (Most Common)
📚 Study & Practice Tools
日
What does this kanji mean? 日
✍️ Practice Writing This Kanji
💡 Kanji Learning Tips
🎯 Learn Stroke Order
Correct stroke order is essential for writing kanji properly and quickly
📝 Practice Daily
15 minutes daily is better than 2 hours once a week
🧠 Use Mnemonics
Create stories or images to remember kanji shapes and meanings
🔄 Spaced Repetition
Review kanji at increasing intervals for long-term retention
📊 JLPT Kanji Requirements
N5: ~100 kanji • N4: ~300 kanji • N3: ~650 kanji • N2: ~1000 kanji • N1: ~2000 kanji Tip: Use the animation tool to master stroke order for each kanji level.