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俗

俗 — vulgar, customs, manners

Learn the correct stroke order for 俗 (vulgar), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゾクzoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes9
Radical人
Frequency#1610
Meaningsvulgar, customs, manners, worldliness, mundane things

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

俗語ぞくごcolloquialism; colloquial language; slangnoun
風俗ふうぞくmanners; customsnoun
民俗みんぞくfolk customs; folkways; ethnic customsnoun
俗ぞくlayman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; man of the worldnoun
通俗的つうぞくてきpopular; common; commonplacena-adjective
公序良俗こうじょりょうぞくpublic order and morals; social standards; public policynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 俗 (vulgar) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 俗 is #1610, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

俗語ぞくご — colloquialism; colloquial language; slang
風俗ふうぞく — manners; customs
民俗みんぞく — folk customs; folkways; ethnic customs

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

属belong賊burglar

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 俗 have?

The kanji 俗 (vulgar) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 俗?

俗 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 俗 mean?

俗 means: vulgar, customs, manners, worldliness, mundane things. On'yomi readings: ゾク.

What JLPT level is 俗?

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