加

加 — add, addition, increase

Learn the correct stroke order for 加 (add), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 45 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 5

On'yomi (音読み)カka

Kun'yomi (訓読み)くわ.えるkuwaeru、くわ.わるkuwawaru

Strokes5

Radical力

Frequency#130

Meaningsadd, addition, increase, join, include, Canada

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

加圧かあつpressurization; applying pressure (to)noun

加減かげんdegree; extent; amountnoun

加工かこうmanufacturing; processing; treatmentnoun

加算かさんaddition; adding; supplementna-adjective

加速かそくacceleration; speeding upnoun

加入かにゅうjoining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entrynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 加 (add) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 力.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 加 is #130, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

加圧かあつ — pressurization; applying pressure (to)

加減かげん — degree; extent; amount

加工かこう — manufacturing; processing; treatment

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (力)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 加 have?

The kanji 加 (add) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 加?

加 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 加 mean?

加 means: add, addition, increase, join, include, Canada. On'yomi readings: カ. Kun'yomi readings: くわ.える, くわ.わる.

What JLPT level is 加?

加 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.