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堪

堪 — withstand, endure, support

Learn the correct stroke order for 堪 (withstand), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カンkan、タンtan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)た.えるtaeru、たま.るtamaru、こら.えるkoraeru、こた.えるkotaeru
Strokes12
Radical土
Frequency#1953
Meaningswithstand, endure, support, resist

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

堪能たんのうproficient; skilled; skillfulna-adjective
堪らないたまらないintolerable; unbearable; unendurableexpression

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 堪 (withstand) 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, 堪 is #1953, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

堪能たんのう — proficient; skilled; skillful
堪らないたまらない — intolerable; unbearable; unendurable

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 堪 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 堪?

堪 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 堪 mean?

堪 means: withstand, endure, support, resist. On'yomi readings: カン, タン. Kun'yomi readings: た.える, たま.る, こら.える, こた.える.

What JLPT level is 堪?

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