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型

型 — mould, type, model

Learn the correct stroke order for 型 (mould), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 59 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 9
On'yomi (音読み)ケイkei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かたkata、-がたgata
Strokes9
Radical土
Frequency#482
Meaningsmould, type, model

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

原型げんけいmodel; prototype; archetypenoun
新型しんがたnew type; new style; new modelnoun
体型たいけいfigure; body shape; buildnoun
大型おおがたlarge; large-sized; large-scalenoun
中型ちゅうがたmedium sizenoun
鋳型いがたmold; mould; templatenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 型 (mould) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 型 is #482, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

原型げんけい — model; prototype; archetype
新型しんがた — new type; new style; new model
体型たいけい — figure; body shape; build

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 型 have?

The kanji 型 (mould) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 型?

型 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 型 mean?

型 means: mould, type, model. On'yomi readings: ケイ. Kun'yomi readings: かた, -がた.

What JLPT level is 型?

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