壌

壌 — lot, earth, soil

Learn the correct stroke order for 壌 (lot), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジョウjou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つちtsuchi
Strokes16
Radical土
Frequency#1407
Meaningslot, earth, soil

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

土壌どじょうsoilnoun
平壌ピョンヤンPyongyang (North Korea)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 壌 (lot) 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, 壌 is #1407, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

土壌どじょう — soil
平壌ピョンヤン — Pyongyang (North Korea)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 壌 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 壌?

壌 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 壌 mean?

壌 means: lot, earth, soil. On'yomi readings: ジョウ. Kun'yomi readings: つち.

What JLPT level is 壌?

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