夏 — summer
Learn the correct stroke order for 夏 (summer), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Common Words
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 夏 (summer) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 夊.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 夏 is #659, making it a frequently used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 夏 have?
The kanji 夏 (summer) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 夏?
夏 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 夏 mean?
夏 means: summer. On'yomi readings: カ, ガ, ゲ. Kun'yomi readings: なつ.
What JLPT level is 夏?
夏 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.