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刈

刈 — reap, cut, clip

Learn the correct stroke order for 刈 (reap), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school4 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)ガイgai、カイkai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)か.るkaru
Strokes4
Radical刀
Frequency#1738
Meaningsreap, cut, clip, trim, prune

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

刈るかるto cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clipverb
稲刈りいねかりrice reaping; rice harvestingnoun
丸刈りまるがりbuzz cut; close cropnoun
草刈りくさかりmowing; mowernoun
刈り込むかりこむto prune; to trim; to cut backverb
刈り取るかりとるto mow; to reap; to harvestverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 刈 (reap) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 刀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 刈 is #1738, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

刈るかる — to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip
稲刈りいねかり — rice reaping; rice harvesting
丸刈りまるがり — buzz cut; close crop

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (刀)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 刈 have?

The kanji 刈 (reap) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 刈?

刈 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 刈 mean?

刈 means: reap, cut, clip, trim, prune. On'yomi readings: ガイ, カイ. Kun'yomi readings: か.る.

What JLPT level is 刈?

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