剛 — sturdy, strength
Learn the correct stroke order for 剛 (sturdy), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 剛 (sturdy) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 刀.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 剛 is #1576, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 剛 have?
The kanji 剛 (sturdy) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 剛?
剛 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 剛 mean?
剛 means: sturdy, strength. On'yomi readings: ゴウ.
What JLPT level is 剛?
剛 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.