妄

妄 — delusion, unnecessarily, without authority

Learn the correct stroke order for 妄 (delusion), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school6 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)モウmou、ボウbou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)みだ.りにmidarini
Strokes6
Radical女
Frequency#2264
Meaningsdelusion, unnecessarily, without authority, reckless

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

妄想もうそうdelusion; wild idea; (wild) fancynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 妄 (delusion) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 女.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 妄 is #2264, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

妄想もうそう — delusion; wild idea; (wild) fancy

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 妄 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 妄?

妄 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 妄 mean?

妄 means: delusion, unnecessarily, without authority, reckless. On'yomi readings: モウ, ボウ. Kun'yomi readings: みだ.りに.

What JLPT level is 妄?

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