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宝

宝 — treasure, wealth, valuables

Learn the correct stroke order for 宝 (treasure), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 68 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)ホウhou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たからtakara
Strokes8
Radical宀
Frequency#1139
Meaningstreasure, wealth, valuables

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

国宝こくほうnational treasurenoun
宝庫ほうこtreasury; treasure house; storehousenoun
宝石ほうせきgem; jewel; precious stonenoun
重宝ちょうほうconvenient; useful; handyna-adjective
宝物たからものtreasure; treasured item; prized possessionnoun
宝飾ほうしょくjewels and ornaments; jewelry; jewellerynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 宝 (treasure) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 宝 is #1139, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

国宝こくほう — national treasure
宝庫ほうこ — treasury; treasure house; storehouse
宝石ほうせき — gem; jewel; precious stone

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 宝 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 宝?

宝 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 宝 mean?

宝 means: treasure, wealth, valuables. On'yomi readings: ホウ. Kun'yomi readings: たから.

What JLPT level is 宝?

宝 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.