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博

博 — Dr., command, esteem

Learn the correct stroke order for 博 (Dr.), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 412 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハクhaku、バクbaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes12
Radical十
Frequency#794
MeaningsDr., command, esteem, win acclaim, Ph.D., exposition, fair

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

博愛はくあいcharity; benevolence; philanthropynoun
博学はくがくerudition; extensive learningnoun
博士はかせexpert; learned personnoun
博物はくぶつnatural historynoun
博士はくしdoctor; PhD; Dr.noun
博多はかたHakata (old but still commonly used name for Fukuoka)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 博 (Dr.) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 十.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 博 is #794, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

博愛はくあい — charity; benevolence; philanthropy
博学はくがく — erudition; extensive learning
博士はかせ — expert; learned person

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (十)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 博 have?

The kanji 博 (Dr.) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 博?

博 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 博 mean?

博 means: Dr., command, esteem, win acclaim, Ph.D., exposition, fair. On'yomi readings: ハク, バク.

What JLPT level is 博?

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