含

含 — contain, include, hold in the mouth

Learn the correct stroke order for 含 (contain), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 7

On'yomi (音読み)ガンgan

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふく.むfukumu、ふく.めるfukumeru

Strokes7

Radical口

Frequency#466

Meaningscontain, include, hold in the mouth, bear in mind, understand, cherish

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

含みふくみimplication; hidden meaning; latitudenoun

含むふくむto contain; to comprise; to haveverb

含蓄がんちくimplication; significance; connotationnoun

含有がんゆうcontaining (an ingredient, mineral, etc.)noun

包含ほうがんinclusion; comprehension; implicationnoun

含めるふくめるto include (in a group or scope)verb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 含 (contain) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 含 is #466, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

含みふくみ — implication; hidden meaning; latitude

含むふくむ — to contain; to comprise; to have

含蓄がんちく — implication; significance; connotation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 含 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 含?

含 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 含 mean?

含 means: contain, include, hold in the mouth, bear in mind, understand, cherish. On'yomi readings: ガン. Kun'yomi readings: ふく.む, ふく.める.

What JLPT level is 含?

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