冥 — dark
Learn the correct stroke order for 冥 (dark), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Common Words
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 冥 (dark) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 10 strokes with radical 冖.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 冥 is #2349, making it a moderately common kanji.
Example Words in Context
Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (冖)
Same reading
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 冥 have?
The kanji 冥 (dark) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 冥?
冥 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 冥 mean?
冥 means: dark. On'yomi readings: メイ, ミョウ. Kun'yomi readings: くら.い.