哺 — nurse, suckle
Learn the correct stroke order for 哺 (nurse), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
Try Writing It
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 哺 (nurse) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 10 strokes with radical 口.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 哺 is #2461, making it a moderately common kanji.
Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 哺 have?
The kanji 哺 (nurse) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 哺?
哺 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 哺 mean?
哺 means: nurse, suckle. On'yomi readings: ホ. Kun'yomi readings: はぐく.む, ふく.む.