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寂

寂 — loneliness, quietly, mellow

Learn the correct stroke order for 寂 (loneliness), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジャクjaku、セキseki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さびsabi、さび.しいsabishii、さび.れるsabireru、さみ.しいsamishii
Strokes11
Radical宀
Frequency#1599
Meaningsloneliness, quietly, mellow, mature, death of a priest

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

静寂せいじゃくsilence; stillness; quietnessnoun
寂然せきぜんlonely; desolatenoun
寂さびpatina; antique looknoun
寂しいさびしいlonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; forlorni-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 寂 (loneliness) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 寂 is #1599, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

静寂せいじゃく — silence; stillness; quietness
寂然せきぜん — lonely; desolate
寂さび — patina; antique look

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 寂 have?

The kanji 寂 (loneliness) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 寂?

寂 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 寂 mean?

寂 means: loneliness, quietly, mellow, mature, death of a priest. On'yomi readings: ジャク, セキ. Kun'yomi readings: さび, さび.しい, さび.れる, さみ.しい.

What JLPT level is 寂?

寂 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.