俳

俳 — haiku, actor

Learn the correct stroke order for 俳 (haiku), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 610 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハイhai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes10
Radical人
Frequency#1137
Meaningshaiku, actor

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

俳句はいくhaiku; 17-mora poem, usu. in 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 moraenoun
俳人はいじんhaiku poetnoun
俳優はいゆうactor; actress; playernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 俳 (haiku) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 俳 is #1137, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

俳句はいく — haiku; 17-mora poem, usu. in 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 morae
俳人はいじん — haiku poet
俳優はいゆう — actor; actress; player

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 俳 have?

The kanji 俳 (haiku) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 俳?

俳 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 俳 mean?

俳 means: haiku, actor. On'yomi readings: ハイ.

What JLPT level is 俳?

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