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夢

夢 — dream, vision, illusion

Learn the correct stroke order for 夢 (dream), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 513 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ムmu、ボウbou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ゆめyume、ゆめ.みるyumemiru、くら.いkurai
Strokes13
Radical夕
Frequency#943
Meaningsdream, vision, illusion

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

悪夢あくむnightmare; bad dreamnoun
初夢はつゆめfirst dream of the New year (believed to foretell one's luck)noun
夢幻むげんdreams; fantasy; visionsnoun
夢想むそうdream; vision; reverienoun
夢中むちゅうabsorbed in; immersed in; crazy aboutna-adjective
夢ゆめdreamnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 夢 (dream) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 夕.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 夢 is #943, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

悪夢あくむ — nightmare; bad dream
初夢はつゆめ — first dream of the New year (believed to foretell one's luck)
夢幻むげん — dreams; fantasy; visions

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (夕)

夕evening外outside多many夜night

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 夢 have?

The kanji 夢 (dream) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 夢?

夢 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 夢 mean?

夢 means: dream, vision, illusion. On'yomi readings: ム, ボウ. Kun'yomi readings: ゆめ, ゆめ.みる, くら.い.

What JLPT level is 夢?

夢 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.