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凄

凄 — uncanny, weird, threatening

Learn the correct stroke order for 凄 (uncanny), a 10-stroke kanji.

Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セイsei、サイsai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さむ.いsamui、すご.いsugoi、すさ.まじいsusamajii
Strokes10
Radical冫
Frequency#2313
Meaningsuncanny, weird, threatening, horrible

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

凄いすごいterrible; dreadfuli-adjective
物凄いものすごいterrific; staggering; tremendousi-adjective
凄まじいすさまじいterrible; dreadful; awfuli-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 凄 (uncanny) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 10 strokes with radical 冫.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 凄 is #2313, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

凄いすごい — terrible; dreadful
物凄いものすごい — terrific; staggering; tremendous
凄まじいすさまじい — terrible; dreadful; awful

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 凄 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 凄?

凄 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 凄 mean?

凄 means: uncanny, weird, threatening, horrible. On'yomi readings: セイ, サイ. Kun'yomi readings: さむ.い, すご.い, すさ.まじい.