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塗

塗 — paint, plaster, daub

Learn the correct stroke order for 塗 (paint), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トto
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ぬ.るnuru、ぬ.りnuri、まみ.れるmamireru
Strokes13
Radical土
Frequency#1414
Meaningspaint, plaster, daub, smear, coating

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

塗るぬるto paint; to spread; to plasterverb
塗装とそうcoating; paintingnoun
塗布とふapplication (of ointment, etc.)noun
塗料とりょうpaint; coating; varnishnoun
漆塗りうるしぬりlacquering; lacquer warenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 塗 (paint) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 塗 is #1414, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

塗るぬる — to paint; to spread; to plaster
塗装とそう — coating; painting
塗布とふ — application (of ointment, etc.)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (土)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 塗 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 塗?

塗 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 塗 mean?

塗 means: paint, plaster, daub, smear, coating. On'yomi readings: ト. Kun'yomi readings: ぬ.る, ぬ.り, まみ.れる.

What JLPT level is 塗?

塗 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.