妖 — attractive, bewitching, calamity
Learn the correct stroke order for 妖 (attractive), a 7-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 妖 (attractive) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 7 strokes with radical 女.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 妖 is #1964, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 妖 have?
The kanji 妖 (attractive) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 妖?
妖 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 妖 mean?
妖 means: attractive, bewitching, calamity. On'yomi readings: ヨウ. Kun'yomi readings: あや.しい, なま.めく, わざわ.い.