Gus Nickerson on Instagram: "What Is Kanji Stroke Order (筆順) — and Does It Actually Matter? Comment “Mochi” if you want to learn Japanese in 2026 🇯🇵 Kanji stroke order, or 筆順（ひつじゅん）, is the standard sequence used to write each kanji character. It’s not arbitrary—stroke order follows clear rules that make kanji easier to write, recognize, and remember. Here’s why stroke order matters (even if you’re not writing by hand much): • Improved memory – Stroke order creates muscle memory,