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堀

堀 — ditch, moat, canal

Learn the correct stroke order for 堀 (ditch), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)クツkutsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ほりhori
Strokes11
Radical土
Frequency#1285
Meaningsditch, moat, canal

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 11 — start from the green dot

Common Words

外堀そとぼりouter moat (of a castle)noun
堀川ほりかわcanalnoun
内堀うちぼりinner moat; moat within the castle wallsnoun
堀江ほりえcanalnoun
堀ほりmoat; fossenoun
釣り堀つりぼりfish pond (artificially stocked); fishing pondnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 堀 (ditch) 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, 堀 is #1285, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

外堀そとぼり — outer moat (of a castle)
堀川ほりかわ — canal
内堀うちぼり — inner moat; moat within the castle walls

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 堀 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 堀?

堀 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 堀 mean?

堀 means: ditch, moat, canal. On'yomi readings: クツ. Kun'yomi readings: ほり.

What JLPT level is 堀?

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