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太

太 — plump, thick, big around

Learn the correct stroke order for 太 (plump), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 24 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)タイtai、タta
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふと.いfutoi、ふと.るfutoru
Strokes4
Radical大
Frequency#552
Meaningsplump, thick, big around

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

丸太まるたlognoun
太いふといfat; thicki-adjective
太るふとるto put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fatverb
太古たいこancient times; prehistoric timesnoun
太鼓たいこdrumnoun
太字ふとじboldface; bold-type; thick charactersnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 太 (plump) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 大.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 太 is #552, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

丸太まるた — log
太いふとい — fat; thick
太るふとる — to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 太 have?

The kanji 太 (plump) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 太?

太 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 太 mean?

太 means: plump, thick, big around. On'yomi readings: タイ, タ. Kun'yomi readings: ふと.い, ふと.る.

What JLPT level is 太?

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