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克

克 — overcome, kindly, skillfully

Learn the correct stroke order for 克 (overcome), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コクkoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)か.つkatsu
Strokes7
Radical儿
Frequency#1333
Meaningsovercome, kindly, skillfully

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

克服こくふくconquest (of a difficulty, illness, crisis, etc.); overcoming; surmountingnoun
克明こくめいdetailed; scrupulous; carefulna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 克 (overcome) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 儿.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 克 is #1333, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

克服こくふく — conquest (of a difficulty, illness, crisis, etc.); overcoming; surmounting
克明こくめい — detailed; scrupulous; careful

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 克 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 克?

克 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 克 mean?

克 means: overcome, kindly, skillfully. On'yomi readings: コク. Kun'yomi readings: か.つ.

What JLPT level is 克?

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