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平

平 — even, flat, peace

Learn the correct stroke order for 平 (even), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 35 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヘイhei、ビョウbyou、ヒョウhyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たい.らtaira、たい.らげるtairageru、ひらhira
Strokes5
Radical干
Frequency#128
Meaningseven, flat, peace

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

公平こうへいfair; impartial; justna-adjective
水平すいへいhorizontal; level; evenna-adjective
不平ふへいdiscontent; dissatisfaction; complaintnoun
平らたいらflat; level; evenna-adjective
平安へいあんpeace; tranquility; tranquillitynoun
平穏へいおんtranquil; calm; restfulna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 平 (even) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 干.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 平 is #128, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

公平こうへい — fair; impartial; just
水平すいへい — horizontal; level; even
不平ふへい — discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (干)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 平 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 平?

平 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 平 mean?

平 means: even, flat, peace. On'yomi readings: ヘイ, ビョウ, ヒョウ. Kun'yomi readings: たい.ら, たい.らげる, ひら.

What JLPT level is 平?

平 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.