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塊

塊 — clod, lump, chunk

Learn the correct stroke order for 塊 (clod), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カイkai、ケke
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かたまりkatamari、つちくれtsuchikure
Strokes13
Radical土
Frequency#1800
Meaningsclod, lump, chunk, clot, mass

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 13 — start from the green dot

Common Words

金塊きんかいgold nugget; gold bullion; gold barnoun
団塊だんかいmass; lump; clodnoun
塊かたまりlump; mass; bundlenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 塊 (clod) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 塊 is #1800, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

金塊きんかい — gold nugget; gold bullion; gold bar
団塊だんかい — mass; lump; clod
塊かたまり — lump; mass; bundle

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 塊 have?

The kanji 塊 (clod) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 塊?

塊 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 塊 mean?

塊 means: clod, lump, chunk, clot, mass. On'yomi readings: カイ, ケ. Kun'yomi readings: かたまり, つちくれ.

What JLPT level is 塊?

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