宛

宛 — address, just like, fortunately

Learn the correct stroke order for 宛 (address), a 8-stroke kanji.

Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)エンen

Kun'yomi (訓読み)あ.てるateru、-あてate、-づつzutsu、あたか.もatakamo

Strokes8

Radical宀

Frequency—

Meaningsaddress, just like, fortunately

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

宛先あてさきaddress; destinationnoun

宛名あてなname and address (on an envelope, etc.); (addressee's) name; addresseenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 宛 (address) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 8 strokes with radical 宀.

Example Words in Context

宛先あてさき — address; destination

宛名あてな — name and address (on an envelope, etc.); (addressee's) name; addressee

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 宛 have?

The kanji 宛 (address) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 宛?

宛 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 宛 mean?

宛 means: address, just like, fortunately. On'yomi readings: エン. Kun'yomi readings: あ.てる, -あて, -づつ, あたか.も.