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卵

卵 — egg, ovum, spawn

Learn the correct stroke order for 卵 (egg), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 67 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)ランran
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たまごtamago
Strokes7
Radical卩
Frequency#1342
Meaningsegg, ovum, spawn, roe

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

鶏卵けいらんhen's eggnoun
産卵さんらんegg-laying; spawningnoun
卵管らんかんfallopian tube; oviductnoun
卵子らんしovum; ovule; egg cellnoun
卵巣らんそうovarynoun
卵形らんけいoval shape; egg shapenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 卵 (egg) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 卩.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 卵 is #1342, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

鶏卵けいらん — hen's egg
産卵さんらん — egg-laying; spawning
卵管らんかん — fallopian tube; oviduct

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 卵 have?

The kanji 卵 (egg) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 卵?

卵 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 卵 mean?

卵 means: egg, ovum, spawn, roe. On'yomi readings: ラン. Kun'yomi readings: たまご.

What JLPT level is 卵?

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