封

封 — seal, closing

Learn the correct stroke order for 封 (seal), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 9

On'yomi (音読み)フウfuu、ホウhou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes9

Radical寸

Frequency#1143

Meaningsseal, closing

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

開封かいふうopening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the sealnoun

完封かんぷうtotal blockage; complete shutdown; stopping completelynoun

同封どうふうenclosing (e.g. with a letter)noun

封鎖ふうさblockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area)noun

封書ふうしょsealed letternoun

封筒ふうとうenvelopenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 封 (seal) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 寸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 封 is #1143, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

開封かいふう — opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal

完封かんぷう — total blockage; complete shutdown; stopping completely

同封どうふう — enclosing (e.g. with a letter)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (寸)

寸measurement 寺Buddhist temple 対vis-a-vis 寿longevity 専specialty 将leader 射shoot 尉military officer

Same reading

並row 豊bountiful 包wrap 宝treasure

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 封 have?

The kanji 封 (seal) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 封?

封 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 封 mean?

封 means: seal, closing. On'yomi readings: フウ, ホウ.

What JLPT level is 封?

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