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凡

凡 — commonplace, ordinary, mediocre

Learn the correct stroke order for 凡 (commonplace), a 3-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school3 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 3
On'yomi (音読み)ボンbon、ハンhan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)およ.そoyoso、おうよ.そouyoso、すべ.てsubete
Strokes3
Radical几
Frequency#1730
Meaningscommonplace, ordinary, mediocre

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

平凡へいぼんordinary; common; commonplacena-adjective
凡そおよそabout; roughly; approximatelyadverb
凡庸ぼんようmediocre; ordinary; commonplacena-adjective
凡人ぼんじんordinary person; average person; mediocre personnoun
凡ぼんordinary; common; mediocrena-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 凡 (commonplace) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 3 strokes with radical 几.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 凡 is #1730, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

平凡へいぼん — ordinary; common; commonplace
凡そおよそ — about; roughly; approximately
凡庸ぼんよう — mediocre; ordinary; commonplace

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 凡 have?

The kanji 凡 (commonplace) has 3 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 凡?

凡 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 凡 mean?

凡 means: commonplace, ordinary, mediocre. On'yomi readings: ボン, ハン. Kun'yomi readings: およ.そ, おうよ.そ, すべ.て.

What JLPT level is 凡?

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