勾

勾 — be bent, slope, capture

Learn the correct stroke order for 勾 (be bent), a 4-stroke kanji.

Secondary school4 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 4

On'yomi (音読み)コウkou、クku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)かぎkagi、ま.がるmagaru

Strokes4

Radical勹

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Meaningsbe bent, slope, capture

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

勾配こうばいslope; incline; gradientnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 勾 (be bent) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 4 strokes with radical 勹.

Example Words in Context

勾配こうばい — slope; incline; gradient

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 勾 have?

The kanji 勾 (be bent) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 勾?

勾 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 勾 mean?

勾 means: be bent, slope, capture. On'yomi readings: コウ, ク. Kun'yomi readings: かぎ, ま.がる.