墓 — grave, tomb
Learn the correct stroke order for 墓 (grave), a 13-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 墓 (grave) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 土.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 墓 is #1337, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 墓 have?
The kanji 墓 (grave) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 墓?
墓 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 墓 mean?
墓 means: grave, tomb. On'yomi readings: ボ. Kun'yomi readings: はか.
What JLPT level is 墓?
墓 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.