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夜

夜 — night, evening

Learn the correct stroke order for 夜 (night), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 28 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)ヤya
Kun'yomi (訓読み)よyo、よるyoru
Strokes8
Radical夕
Frequency#487
Meaningsnight, evening

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 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

月夜つきよmoonlit nightnoun
今夜こんやthis evening; tonightnoun
深夜しんやlate at nightnoun
前夜ぜんやlast night; the previous nightnoun
昼夜ちゅうやday and nightnoun
通夜つやall-night vigil over a body; wakenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 夜 (night) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 夕.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 夜 is #487, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

月夜つきよ — moonlit night
今夜こんや — this evening; tonight
深夜しんや — late at night

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 夜 have?

The kanji 夜 (night) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 夜?

夜 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 夜 mean?

夜 means: night, evening. On'yomi readings: ヤ. Kun'yomi readings: よ, よる.

What JLPT level is 夜?

夜 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.