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The number of kanji means it can be tricky to find any one whatever system of classification you use, as there will probably by many in any one group. Understanding the stroke order is important as it is often used as an ascendingly ordered sub-index within any group of kanji. Some popular grouping methods include; by year taught in Japan, by bushu radical and by the SKIP code.
The stroke count is also useful as it helps you write a character properly The most important thing to note is that for kanji with main right angles, the number of strokes may be one less than the number you expect. For example口(mouth), has a square shape, but a stroke count of 3, because the top and right side of a square shape are traditionally painted with a single stroke. The stroke order diagrams accompanying most kanji in the learners practice-book will help you clarify when this apparent anomaly occurs.
Below: The distribution of glyphs by stroke count
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