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女

女 — woman, female

Learn the correct stroke order for 女 (woman), a 3-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 13 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 3
On'yomi (音読み)ジョjo、ニョnyo、ニョウnyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おんなonna、めme
Strokes3
Radical女
Frequency#151
Meaningswoman, female

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

悪女あくじょwicked womannoun
王女おうじょprincessnoun
皇女こうじょimperial princessnoun
三女さんじょthird daughternoun
子女しじょsons and daughters; childrennoun
侍女じじょlady attendant; female servant; lady's maidnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 女 (woman) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 3 strokes with radical 女.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 女 is #151, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

悪女あくじょ — wicked woman
王女おうじょ — princess
皇女こうじょ — imperial princess

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 女 have?

The kanji 女 (woman) has 3 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 女?

女 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 女 mean?

女 means: woman, female. On'yomi readings: ジョ, ニョ, ニョウ. Kun'yomi readings: おんな, め.

What JLPT level is 女?

女 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.