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JLPT N1 · 12 strokes

The kanji 策 — “strategy, plan”

策 means strategy, plan and is a JLPT N1 kanji. It has 12 strokes and uses the bamboo radical (竹).

Stroke order · 12 strokes

On'yomi (音読み): サク
Kun'yomi (訓読み): —
Radical: 竹 · bamboo
Strokes: 12

How to remember 策

A plan written on a bamboo (竹) tablet — strategy. 対策 — JLPT対策 means exam-prep strategy; your own apps are exactly that 対策!

Example words with 策

On'yomi readings

対策たいさくcountermeasure, preparation
政策せいさくpolicy

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