媛 — beautiful woman, princess
Learn the correct stroke order for 媛 (beautiful woman), a 12-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 媛 (beautiful woman) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 女.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 媛 is #1735, making it a moderately common kanji.
Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 媛 have?
The kanji 媛 (beautiful woman) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 媛?
媛 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 媛 mean?
媛 means: beautiful woman, princess. On'yomi readings: エン. Kun'yomi readings: ひめ.
What JLPT level is 媛?
媛 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.