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好 — fond, pleasing, like something

Learn the correct stroke order for 好 (fond), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 46 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)この.むkonomu、す.くsuku、よ.いyoi、い.いii
Strokes6
Radical女
Frequency#423
Meaningsfond, pleasing, like something

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

愛好あいこうlove; adoration; being fond ofnoun
好きすきliking; being fond of; to one's likingna-adjective
好みこのみliking; taste; fancynoun
好むこのむto like; to preferverb
好意こういkindness; favor; favournoun
好感こうかんgood feeling; good will; favourable impressionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 好 (fond) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 女.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 好 is #423, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

愛好あいこう — love; adoration; being fond of
好きすき — liking; being fond of; to one's liking
好みこのみ — liking; taste; fancy

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 好 have?

The kanji 好 (fond) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 好?

好 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 好 mean?

好 means: fond, pleasing, like something. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: この.む, す.く, よ.い, い.い.

What JLPT level is 好?

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