各

各 — each, every, either

Learn the correct stroke order for 各 (each), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 46 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 6

On'yomi (音読み)カクkaku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)おのおのonoono

Strokes6

Radical口

Frequency#243

Meaningseach, every, either

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

各位かくいeveryone; each and every one (of you); ladies and gentlemennoun

各国かっこくeach country; every country; various countriesnoun

各自かくじeach (person); everyone; individualnoun

各種かくしゅevery kind; all sortsnoun

各地かくちeach place; every place; various placesnoun

各各おのおのeachnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 各 (each) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 各 is #243, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

各位かくい — everyone; each and every one (of you); ladies and gentlemen

各国かっこく — each country; every country; various countries

各自かくじ — each (person); everyone; individual

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 各 have?

The kanji 各 (each) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 各?

各 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 各 mean?

各 means: each, every, either. On'yomi readings: カク. Kun'yomi readings: おのおの.

What JLPT level is 各?

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