How to write 星

Japanese kanjiほしstar9 strokes

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星 is a first-grade kanji meaning “star”, commonly read ほし. It is written in 9 strokes.

Stroke order, step by step

The red stroke is the one to write next; the dot shows where it starts.

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Now write it yourself

Trace over the outline with your finger, a stylus or the mouse. Each stroke is checked as you draw it.

Remember it, don't just copy it

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