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厚

厚 — thick, heavy, rich

Learn the correct stroke order for 厚 (thick), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 59 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あつ.いatsui、あかaka
Strokes9
Radical厂
Frequency#768
Meaningsthick, heavy, rich, kind, cordial, brazen, shameless

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

温厚おんこうgentle; mild-manneredna-adjective
厚いあついthick; deep; heavyi-adjective
厚さあつさthicknessnoun
厚意こういkindness (shown by others); courtesy; favornoun
厚紙あつがみcardboard; thick papernoun
厚生こうせいwelfare; public welfare; social welfarenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 厚 (thick) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 厂.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 厚 is #768, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

温厚おんこう — gentle; mild-mannered
厚いあつい — thick; deep; heavy
厚さあつさ — thickness

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (厂)

厄unlucky厘rin原meadow厳stern

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 厚 have?

The kanji 厚 (thick) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 厚?

厚 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 厚 mean?

厚 means: thick, heavy, rich, kind, cordial, brazen, shameless. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: あつ.い, あか.

What JLPT level is 厚?

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