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堤

堤 — dike, bank, embankment

Learn the correct stroke order for 堤 (dike), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)テイtei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つつみtsutsumi
Strokes12
Radical土
Frequency#1658
Meaningsdike, bank, embankment

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 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

堤防ていぼうbank; weir; embankmentnoun
堤つつみbank; embankment; dikenoun
防波堤ぼうはていbreakwater; mole; seawallnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 堤 (dike) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 堤 is #1658, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

堤防ていぼう — bank; weir; embankment
堤つつみ — bank; embankment; dike
防波堤ぼうはてい — breakwater; mole; seawall

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 堤 have?

The kanji 堤 (dike) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 堤?

堤 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 堤 mean?

堤 means: dike, bank, embankment. On'yomi readings: テイ. Kun'yomi readings: つつみ.

What JLPT level is 堤?

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