布

布 — linen, cloth, spread

Learn the correct stroke order for 布 (linen), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 55 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 5

On'yomi (音読み)フfu、ホho

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ぬのnuno、し.くshiku、きれkire

Strokes5

Radical巾

Frequency#877

Meaningslinen, cloth, spread, distribute

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

絹布けんぷsilk; silk clothnoun

公布こうふofficial proclamation; announcement; promulgation (e.g. of regulations)noun

財布さいふwallet; purse; coin pursenoun

散布さんぷdissemination; scattering; sprinklingnoun

塗布とふapplication (of ointment, etc.)noun

配布はいふdistributionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 布 (linen) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 巾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 布 is #877, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

絹布けんぷ — silk; silk cloth

公布こうふ — official proclamation; announcement; promulgation (e.g. of regulations)

財布さいふ — wallet; purse; coin purse

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (巾)

巾towel 市market 帆sail 希hope 帝sovereign 帥commander 席seat 帰homecoming

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 布 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 布?

布 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 布 mean?

布 means: linen, cloth, spread, distribute. On'yomi readings: フ, ホ. Kun'yomi readings: ぬの, し.く, きれ.

What JLPT level is 布?

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