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亡

亡 — deceased, the late, dying

Learn the correct stroke order for 亡 (deceased), a 3-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 63 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 3
On'yomi (音読み)ボウbou、モウmou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)な.いnai、な.き-naki、ほろ.びるhorobiru、ほろ.ぶhorobu、ほろ.ぼすhorobosu
Strokes3
Radical亠
Frequency#661
Meaningsdeceased, the late, dying, perish

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

死亡しぼうdeath; dying; mortalitynoun
逃亡とうぼうescape; flight; running awaynoun
亡骸なきがらremains; corpse; (dead) bodynoun
亡命ぼうめいfleeing from one's country; seeking asylum; defectionnoun
亡霊ぼうれいdeparted spirit; soul of the deadnoun
滅亡めつぼうdownfall; ruin; collapsenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 亡 (deceased) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 3 strokes with radical 亠.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 亡 is #661, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

死亡しぼう — death; dying; mortality
逃亡とうぼう — escape; flight; running away
亡骸なきがら — remains; corpse; (dead) body

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 亡 have?

The kanji 亡 (deceased) has 3 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 亡?

亡 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 亡 mean?

亡 means: deceased, the late, dying, perish. On'yomi readings: ボウ, モウ. Kun'yomi readings: な.い, な.き-, ほろ.びる, ほろ.ぶ, ほろ.ぼす.

What JLPT level is 亡?

亡 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.