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妙

妙 — exquisite, strange, queer

Learn the correct stroke order for 妙 (exquisite), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)ミョウmyou、ビョウbyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たえtae
Strokes7
Radical女
Frequency#1122
Meaningsexquisite, strange, queer, mystery, miracle, excellent, delicate, charming

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

奇妙きみょうstrange; odd; peculiarna-adjective
軽妙けいみょうlight and easy; lambent; cleverna-adjective
巧妙こうみょうingenious; skillful; cleverna-adjective
神妙しんみょうmeek; quiet; docilena-adjective
絶妙ぜつみょうexquisite; superb; perfectna-adjective
微妙びみょうsubtle; delicate; finena-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 妙 (exquisite) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 女.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 妙 is #1122, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

奇妙きみょう — strange; odd; peculiar
軽妙けいみょう — light and easy; lambent; clever
巧妙こうみょう — ingenious; skillful; clever

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 妙 have?

The kanji 妙 (exquisite) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 妙?

妙 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 妙 mean?

妙 means: exquisite, strange, queer, mystery, miracle, excellent, delicate, charming. On'yomi readings: ミョウ, ビョウ. Kun'yomi readings: たえ.

What JLPT level is 妙?

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