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塁

塁 — bases, fort, rampart

Learn the correct stroke order for 塁 (bases), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ルイrui、ライrai、スイsui
Kun'yomi (訓読み)とりでtoride
Strokes12
Radical土
Frequency#651
Meaningsbases, fort, rampart, walls, base(ball)

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

一塁いちるいfirst basenoun
三塁さんるいthird basenoun
出塁しゅつるいgetting on base; reaching first basenoun
盗塁とうるいbase stealing; steal; stolen basenoun
二塁にるいsecond basenoun
本塁ほんるいbase; stronghold; main fortnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 塁 (bases) 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, 塁 is #651, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一塁いちるい — first base
三塁さんるい — third base
出塁しゅつるい — getting on base; reaching first base

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 塁 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 塁?

塁 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 塁 mean?

塁 means: bases, fort, rampart, walls, base(ball). On'yomi readings: ルイ, ライ, スイ. Kun'yomi readings: とりで.

What JLPT level is 塁?

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