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呪

呪 — spell, curse, charm

Learn the correct stroke order for 呪 (spell), a 8-stroke kanji.

Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジュju、シュshu、シュウshuu、ズzu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まじな.うmajinau、のろ.いnoroi、まじな.いmajinai、のろ.うnorou
Strokes8
Radical口
Frequency#2131
Meaningsspell, curse, charm, malediction

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 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

呪いのろいcurse; spell; maledictionnoun
呪うのろうto curse; to put a curse on; to detest intenselyverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 呪 (spell) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 8 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 呪 is #2131, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

呪いのろい — curse; spell; malediction
呪うのろう — to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 呪 have?

The kanji 呪 (spell) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 呪?

呪 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 呪 mean?

呪 means: spell, curse, charm, malediction. On'yomi readings: ジュ, シュ, シュウ, ズ. Kun'yomi readings: まじな.う, のろ.い, まじな.い, のろ.う.