体

体 — body, substance, object

Learn the correct stroke order for 体 (body), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 27 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 7

On'yomi (音読み)タイtai、テイtei

Kun'yomi (訓読み)からだkarada、かたちkatachi

Strokes7

Radical人

Frequency#88

Meaningsbody, substance, object, reality, counter for images

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

遺体いたい(dead) body; corpse; remainsnoun

一体いったい(what) the heck; (why) in the world; (who) on earthadverb

液体えきたいliquidnoun

解体かいたいdemolition; taking down; dismantlingnoun

機体きたいfuselage; airframenoun

気体きたいgas; vapour; vapornoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 体 (body) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 体 is #88, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

遺体いたい — (dead) body; corpse; remains

一体いったい — (what) the heck; (why) in the world; (who) on earth

液体えきたい — liquid

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

人person 今now 介jammed in 仏Buddha 仁humanity 代substitute 以by means of 付adhere

Same reading

代substitute 台pedestal 待wait 貸lend 弟younger brother

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 体 have?

The kanji 体 (body) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 体?

体 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 体 mean?

体 means: body, substance, object, reality, counter for images. On'yomi readings: タイ, テイ. Kun'yomi readings: からだ, かたち.

What JLPT level is 体?

体 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.