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吹

吹 — blow, breathe, puff

Learn the correct stroke order for 吹 (blow), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)スイsui
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふ.くfuku
Strokes7
Radical口
Frequency#1133
Meaningsblow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke

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 7 — start from the green dot

Common Words

吹くふくto blow (of the wind)verb
吹雪ふぶきsnow storm; blizzardnoun
息吹いぶきbreathnoun
吹き込むふきこむto blow in (of wind, rain, etc.)verb
吹き飛ぶふきとぶto be blown off; to blow off; to blow awayverb
吹き出すふきだすto spout out; to spurt out; to gush outverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 吹 (blow) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 吹 is #1133, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

吹くふく — to blow (of the wind)
吹雪ふぶき — snow storm; blizzard
息吹いぶき — breath

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 吹 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 吹?

吹 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 吹 mean?

吹 means: blow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke. On'yomi readings: スイ. Kun'yomi readings: ふ.く.

What JLPT level is 吹?

吹 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.