帆 — sail
Learn the correct stroke order for 帆 (sail), a 6-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Common Words
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 帆 (sail) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 巾.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 帆 is #1923, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 帆 have?
The kanji 帆 (sail) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 帆?
帆 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 帆 mean?
帆 means: sail. On'yomi readings: ハン. Kun'yomi readings: ほ.
What JLPT level is 帆?
帆 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.