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JLPT N2 · 13 strokes

The kanji 勢 — “momentum, force, vigor”

勢 means momentum, force, vigor and is a JLPT N2 kanji. It has 13 strokes and uses the power/strength radical (力).

Stroke order · 13 strokes

On'yomi (音読み): セイ、ゼイ
Kun'yomi (訓読み): いきお(い)、はずみ
Radical: 力 · power/strength
Strokes: 13

How to remember 勢

The full energy (力) of planting a seedling — vigor. 勢い (momentum/force) — 勢いで means acting on impulse; dangerous when shopping.

Example words with 勢

On'yomi readings

姿勢しせいposture; attitude

Kun'yomi readings

勢いいきおいmomentum, force, vigor

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