丘

丘 — hill, knoll

Learn the correct stroke order for 丘 (hill), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school5 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)キュウkyuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おかoka
Strokes5
Radical一
Frequency#1405
Meaningshill, knoll

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

丘陵きゅうりょうhill; hillocknoun
砂丘さきゅうsand dune; sand hillnoun
丘おかhill; height; knollnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 丘 (hill) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 一.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 丘 is #1405, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

丘陵きゅうりょう — hill; hillock
砂丘さきゅう — sand dune; sand hill
丘おか — hill; height; knoll

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 丘 have?

The kanji 丘 (hill) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 丘?

丘 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 丘 mean?

丘 means: hill, knoll. On'yomi readings: キュウ. Kun'yomi readings: おか.

What JLPT level is 丘?

丘 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.