尻

尻 — buttocks, hips, butt

Learn the correct stroke order for 尻 (buttocks), a 5-stroke kanji.

Secondary school5 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しりshiri
Strokes5
Radical尸
Frequency#1692
Meaningsbuttocks, hips, butt, rear

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

尻尾しっぽtail (of an animal)noun
尻しりbuttocks; behind; rumpnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 尻 (buttocks) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 5 strokes with radical 尸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 尻 is #1692, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

尻尾しっぽ — tail (of an animal)
尻しり — buttocks; behind; rump

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 尻 have?

The kanji 尻 (buttocks) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 尻?

尻 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 尻 mean?

尻 means: buttocks, hips, butt, rear. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: しり.