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冒

冒 — risk, face, defy

Learn the correct stroke order for 冒 (risk), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ボウbou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おか.すokasu
Strokes9
Radical冂
Frequency#1317
Meaningsrisk, face, defy, dare, damage, assume (a name)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

冒すおかすto brave; to risk; to faceverb
冒険ぼうけんadventure; venturenoun
冒頭ぼうとうbeginning; opening; startnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

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

In newspaper frequency rankings, 冒 is #1317, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

冒すおかす — to brave; to risk; to face
冒険ぼうけん — adventure; venture
冒頭ぼうとう — beginning; opening; start

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 冒 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 冒?

冒 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 冒 mean?

冒 means: risk, face, defy, dare, damage, assume (a name). On'yomi readings: ボウ. Kun'yomi readings: おか.す.

What JLPT level is 冒?

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