帽 — cap, headgear
Learn the correct stroke order for 帽 (cap), a 12-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 帽 (cap) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 巾.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 帽 is #1742, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 帽 have?
The kanji 帽 (cap) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 帽?
帽 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 帽 mean?
帽 means: cap, headgear. On'yomi readings: ボウ, モウ. Kun'yomi readings: ずきん, おお.う.
What JLPT level is 帽?
帽 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.