丹

丹 — rust-colored, red, red lead

Learn the correct stroke order for 丹 (rust-colored), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school4 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 4

On'yomi (音読み)タンtan

Kun'yomi (訓読み)にni

Strokes4

Radical丶

Frequency#1402

Meaningsrust-colored, red, red lead, pills, sincerity

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

丹精たんせいworking earnestly; sincerity; diligencenoun

丹念たんねんpainstaking; careful; meticulousna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 丹 (rust-colored) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 丶.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 丹 is #1402, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

丹精たんせい — working earnestly; sincerity; diligence

丹念たんねん — painstaking; careful; meticulous

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (丶)

丸round 主lord 丼bowl

Same reading

弾bullet 端edge 誕nativity 淡thin 胆gall bladder 壇podium 嘆sigh 鍛forge

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 丹 have?

The kanji 丹 (rust-colored) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 丹?

丹 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 丹 mean?

丹 means: rust-colored, red, red lead, pills, sincerity. On'yomi readings: タン. Kun'yomi readings: に.

What JLPT level is 丹?

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