固

固 — harden, set, clot

Learn the correct stroke order for 固 (harden), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 48 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)コko

Kun'yomi (訓読み)かた.めるkatameru、かた.まるkatamaru、かた.まりkatamari、かた.いkatai

Strokes8

Radical囗

Frequency#750

Meaningsharden, set, clot, curdle

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

確固かっこfirm; unshakeable; resoluteadjective

頑固がんこstubborn; obstinate; pigheadedna-adjective

凝固ぎょうこcoagulation; freezing; solidificationnoun

堅固けんごsolid; strong; firmna-adjective

固めかためhardening; fortifyingnoun

固形こけいsolid (body)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 固 (harden) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 囗.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 固 is #750, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

確固かっこ — firm; unshakeable; resolute

頑固がんこ — stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded

凝固ぎょうこ — coagulation; freezing; solidification

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (囗)

四four 囚captured 回-times 団group 因cause 図map 囲surround 困quandary

Same reading

個individual 戸door 庫warehouse 雇employ 湖lake 枯wither

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 固 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 固?

固 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 固 mean?

固 means: harden, set, clot, curdle. On'yomi readings: コ. Kun'yomi readings: かた.める, かた.まる, かた.まり, かた.い.

What JLPT level is 固?

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