The order of strokes used when writing kanji or kana; the prescribed sequence for writing characters to ensure correct form and legibility.
先生は子どもたちに正しい書き順を教えた。
The teacher taught the children the correct stroke order.
スマホの漢字練習アプリで書き順を確認した。
I checked the stroke order using a kanji practice app on my phone.
書き順を守ると字がきれいに見える。
Following the stroke order makes your characters look neater.