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亀

亀 — tortoise, turtle

Learn the correct stroke order for 亀 (tortoise), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キki、キュウkyuu、キンkin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かめkame
Strokes11
Radical乙
Frequency#1353
Meaningstortoise, turtle

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

亀裂きれつcrack; crevice; fissurenoun
亀かめtortoise; turtlenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 亀 (tortoise) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 乙.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 亀 is #1353, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

亀裂きれつ — crack; crevice; fissure
亀かめ — tortoise; turtle

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 亀 have?

The kanji 亀 (tortoise) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 亀?

亀 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 亀 mean?

亀 means: tortoise, turtle. On'yomi readings: キ, キュウ, キン. Kun'yomi readings: かめ.

What JLPT level is 亀?

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