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凍

凍 — frozen, congeal, refrigerate

Learn the correct stroke order for 凍 (frozen), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)こお.るkooru、こご.えるkogoeru、こご.るkogoru、い.てるiteru、し.みるshimiru
Strokes10
Radical冫
Frequency#1284
Meaningsfrozen, congeal, refrigerate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

凍結とうけつfreezing (e.g. water)noun
凍死とうしdeath from cold; freezing to deathnoun
冷凍れいとうfreezing; cold storage; refrigerationnoun
凍るこおるto freeze; to become frozen; to freeze oververb
凍えるこごえるto freeze (of one's body); to be frozen; to become numb (with cold)verb
冷凍庫れいとうこfreezernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 凍 (frozen) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 冫.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 凍 is #1284, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

凍結とうけつ — freezing (e.g. water)
凍死とうし — death from cold; freezing to death
冷凍れいとう — freezing; cold storage; refrigeration

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 凍 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 凍?

凍 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 凍 mean?

凍 means: frozen, congeal, refrigerate. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: こお.る, こご.える, こご.る, い.てる, し.みる.

What JLPT level is 凍?

凍 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.