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寒

寒 — cold

Learn the correct stroke order for 寒 (cold), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 312 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カンkan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さむ.いsamui
Strokes12
Radical宀
Frequency#1456
Meaningscold

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.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

悪寒おかんchill; shakes; aguenoun
寒いさむいcold (e.g. weather)i-adjective
寒ささむさcoldnessnoun
寒気さむけchill; the shivers; shivering fitnoun
寒村かんそんpoor village; desolate village; lonely villagenoun
寒中かんちゅうmid-winter; cold seasonnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 寒 (cold) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 寒 is #1456, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

悪寒おかん — chill; shakes; ague
寒いさむい — cold (e.g. weather)
寒ささむさ — coldness

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 寒 have?

The kanji 寒 (cold) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 寒?

寒 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 寒 mean?

寒 means: cold. On'yomi readings: カン. Kun'yomi readings: さむ.い.

What JLPT level is 寒?

寒 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.