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坪

坪 — two-mat area, approx. thirty-six sq ft

Learn the correct stroke order for 坪 (two-mat area), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)ヘイhei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つぼtsubo
Strokes8
Radical土
Frequency#1823
Meaningstwo-mat area, approx. thirty-six sq ft

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

坪つぼtsubo; traditional unit of land area, approx. 3.3 square metersnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 坪 (two-mat area) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 坪 is #1823, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

坪つぼ — tsubo; traditional unit of land area, approx. 3.3 square meters

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 坪 have?

The kanji 坪 (two-mat area) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 坪?

坪 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 坪 mean?

坪 means: two-mat area, approx. thirty-six sq ft. On'yomi readings: ヘイ. Kun'yomi readings: つぼ.

What JLPT level is 坪?

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