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姫

姫 — princess

Learn the correct stroke order for 姫 (princess), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひめhime、ひめ-hime
Strokes10
Radical女
Frequency#1566
Meaningsprincess

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

歌姫うたひめsongstress; divanoun
姫君ひめぎみdaughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)noun
舞姫まいひめfemale dancer; dancing girl; danseusenoun
姫ひめyoung lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 姫 (princess) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 女.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 姫 is #1566, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

歌姫うたひめ — songstress; diva
姫君ひめぎみ — daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
舞姫まいひめ — female dancer; dancing girl; danseuse

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 姫 have?

The kanji 姫 (princess) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 姫?

姫 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 姫 mean?

姫 means: princess. On'yomi readings: キ. Kun'yomi readings: ひめ, ひめ-.

What JLPT level is 姫?

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