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壁

壁 — wall, lining (stomach), fence

Learn the correct stroke order for 壁 (wall), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヘキheki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かべkabe
Strokes16
Radical土
Frequency#1037
Meaningswall, lining (stomach), fence

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 16 — start from the green dot

Common Words

外壁がいへきouter wallnoun
岸壁がんぺきquay; wharf; jettynoun
障壁しょうへきenclosing wall; boundary fencenoun
壁画へきがfresco; mural; wall paintingnoun
壁紙かべがみwallpapernoun
壁面へきめんsurface of a wallnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 壁 (wall) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 壁 is #1037, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

外壁がいへき — outer wall
岸壁がんぺき — quay; wharf; jetty
障壁しょうへき — enclosing wall; boundary fence

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 壁 have?

The kanji 壁 (wall) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 壁?

壁 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 壁 mean?

壁 means: wall, lining (stomach), fence. On'yomi readings: ヘキ. Kun'yomi readings: かべ.

What JLPT level is 壁?

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