培

培 — cultivate, foster

Learn the correct stroke order for 培 (cultivate), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)バイbai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つちか.うtsuchikau
Strokes11
Radical土
Frequency#1431
Meaningscultivate, foster

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

栽培さいばいcultivationnoun
培うつちかうto cultivate; to fosterverb
培養ばいようculture; cultivationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 培 (cultivate) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 培 is #1431, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

栽培さいばい — cultivation
培うつちかう — to cultivate; to foster
培養ばいよう — culture; cultivation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 培 have?

The kanji 培 (cultivate) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 培?

培 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 培 mean?

培 means: cultivate, foster. On'yomi readings: バイ. Kun'yomi readings: つちか.う.

What JLPT level is 培?

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