器

器 — utensil, vessel, receptacle

Learn the correct stroke order for 器 (utensil), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 415 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うつわutsuwa
Strokes15
Radical口
Frequency#525
Meaningsutensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set

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.

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Common Words

火器かきfirearms; gunsnoun
楽器がっきmusical instrumentnoun
器楽きがくinstrumental musicnoun
器官きかんorgannoun
器具きぐutensil; implement; toolnoun
器材きざいtools and materials; equipment and materialsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 器 (utensil) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 器 is #525, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

火器かき — firearms; guns
楽器がっき — musical instrument
器楽きがく — instrumental music

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 器 have?

The kanji 器 (utensil) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 器?

器 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 器 mean?

器 means: utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set. On'yomi readings: キ. Kun'yomi readings: うつわ.

What JLPT level is 器?

器 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.