孔 — cavity, hole, slit
Learn the correct stroke order for 孔 (cavity), a 4-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
Try Writing It
Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.
Draw stroke 1 of 4 — start from the green dot
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 孔 (cavity) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 子.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 孔 is #2052, making it a moderately common kanji.
Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 孔 have?
The kanji 孔 (cavity) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 孔?
孔 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 孔 mean?
孔 means: cavity, hole, slit, very, great, exceedingly. On'yomi readings: コウ, ク. Kun'yomi readings: あな.
What JLPT level is 孔?
孔 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.