寺 — Buddhist temple
Learn the correct stroke order for 寺 (Buddhist temple), a 6-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 寺 (Buddhist temple) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 寸.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 寺 is #879, making it a frequently used kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 寺 have?
The kanji 寺 (Buddhist temple) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 寺?
寺 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 寺 mean?
寺 means: Buddhist temple. On'yomi readings: ジ. Kun'yomi readings: てら.
What JLPT level is 寺?
寺 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.