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冬

冬 — winter

Learn the correct stroke order for 冬 (winter), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 25 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふゆfuyu
Strokes5
Radical冫
Frequency#1090
Meaningswinter

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

越冬えっとうpassing the winter; hibernationnoun
真冬まふゆmidwinter; dead of winternoun
暖冬だんとうmild winter; warm winternoun
冬季とうきwinter season; winternoun
冬至とうじwinter solsticenoun
冬物ふゆものwinter clothing; winter wearnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 冬 (winter) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 冫.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 冬 is #1090, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

越冬えっとう — passing the winter; hibernation
真冬まふゆ — midwinter; dead of winter
暖冬だんとう — mild winter; warm winter

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 冬 have?

The kanji 冬 (winter) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 冬?

冬 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 冬 mean?

冬 means: winter. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: ふゆ.

What JLPT level is 冬?

冬 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.