包

包 — wrap, pack up, cover

Learn the correct stroke order for 包 (wrap), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 45 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 5

On'yomi (音読み)ホウhou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)つつ.むtsutsumu、くる.むkurumu

Strokes5

Radical勹

Frequency#954

Meaningswrap, pack up, cover, conceal

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

内包ないほうconnotation; comprehension; intensionnoun

包みつつみbundle; package; parcelnoun

包囲ほういsiege; encirclement; envelopmentnoun

包括ほうかつinclusion; complete coverage; comprehensivenessnoun

包含ほうがんinclusion; comprehension; implicationnoun

包装ほうそうpacking; wrappingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 包 (wrap) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 勹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 包 is #954, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

内包ないほう — connotation; comprehension; intension

包みつつみ — bundle; package; parcel

包囲ほうい — siege; encirclement; envelopment

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (勹)

匂fragrant 勾be bent

Same reading

並row 豊bountiful 宝treasure 封seal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 包 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 包?

包 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 包 mean?

包 means: wrap, pack up, cover, conceal. On'yomi readings: ホウ. Kun'yomi readings: つつ.む, くる.む.

What JLPT level is 包?

包 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.