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乙

乙 — the latter, duplicate, strange

Learn the correct stroke order for 乙 (the latter), a 1-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school1 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 1
On'yomi (音読み)オツotsu、イツitsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おと-oto、きのとkinoto
Strokes1
Radical乙
Frequency#1841
Meaningsthe latter, duplicate, strange, witty, fishhook radical (no. 5)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

甲乙こうおつfirst and second; A and Bnoun
乙おつ(the) second (party, rank, etc.); B (grade); the latternoun
早乙女さおとめyoung female rice planter; young girlnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 乙 (the latter) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 1 strokes with radical 乙.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 乙 is #1841, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

甲乙こうおつ — first and second; A and B
乙おつ — (the) second (party, rank, etc.); B (grade); the latter
早乙女さおとめ — young female rice planter; young girl

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 乙 have?

The kanji 乙 (the latter) has 1 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 乙?

乙 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 乙 mean?

乙 means: the latter, duplicate, strange, witty, fishhook radical (no. 5). On'yomi readings: オツ, イツ. Kun'yomi readings: おと-, きのと.

What JLPT level is 乙?

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