娘 — daughter, girl
Learn the correct stroke order for 娘 (daughter), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 娘 (daughter) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 女.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 娘 is #1145, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 娘 have?
The kanji 娘 (daughter) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 娘?
娘 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 娘 mean?
娘 means: daughter, girl. On'yomi readings: ジョウ. Kun'yomi readings: むすめ, こ.
What JLPT level is 娘?
娘 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.