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垣

垣 — hedge, fence, wall

Learn the correct stroke order for 垣 (hedge), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)エンen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かきkaki
Strokes9
Radical土
Frequency#1539
Meaningshedge, fence, wall

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

垣根かきねhedge; fencenoun
石垣いしがきstone wallnoun
生垣いけがきhedgenoun
垣かきfence; hedge; railingnoun
垣間見るかいまみるto take a peep at; to catch a glimpse ofverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 垣 (hedge) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 垣 is #1539, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

垣根かきね — hedge; fence
石垣いしがき — stone wall
生垣いけがき — hedge

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 垣 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 垣?

垣 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 垣 mean?

垣 means: hedge, fence, wall. On'yomi readings: エン. Kun'yomi readings: かき.

What JLPT level is 垣?

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