What does the kanji 塑 mean?

The kanji 塑 (so) means "model, molding". It is a JLPT N1 character.

"so" is written with the kanji 塑, meaning "model, molding". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) そ (so). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 塑?

Write 塑 ("model") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 塑?

塑 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) そ (so).

塑“model” Kanjiso

JLPT N1

How to write 塑

塑 (model) kanji stroke order diagram with numbered strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning

model, molding

Onyomi (音読み)

そ so

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

Practice 塑 on paper — a printable tracing grid with stroke order

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