奈

奈 — Nara, what?

Learn the correct stroke order for 奈 (Nara), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 48 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ナna、ナイnai、ダイdai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)いかんikan、からなしkaranashi
Strokes8
Radical大
Frequency#841
MeaningsNara, what?

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

奈良ならNara (city, prefecture)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 奈 (Nara) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 大.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 奈 is #841, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

奈良なら — Nara (city, prefecture)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 奈 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 奈?

奈 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 奈 mean?

奈 means: Nara, what?. On'yomi readings: ナ, ナイ, ダイ. Kun'yomi readings: いかん, からなし.

What JLPT level is 奈?

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