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幻

幻 — phantasm, vision, dream

Learn the correct stroke order for 幻 (phantasm), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school4 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)ゲンgen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まぼろしmaboroshi
Strokes4
Radical幺
Frequency#1564
Meaningsphantasm, vision, dream, illusion, apparition

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

幻影げんえいphantom; vision; illusionnoun
幻覚げんかくhallucination; illusionnoun
幻想げんそうfantasy; illusion; visionnoun
幻滅げんめつdisillusionment; disillusion; disenchantmentnoun
夢幻むげんdreams; fantasy; visionsnoun
幻まぼろしphantom; vision; illusionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 幻 (phantasm) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 幺.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 幻 is #1564, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

幻影げんえい — phantom; vision; illusion
幻覚げんかく — hallucination; illusion
幻想げんそう — fantasy; illusion; vision

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 幻 have?

The kanji 幻 (phantasm) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 幻?

幻 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 幻 mean?

幻 means: phantasm, vision, dream, illusion, apparition. On'yomi readings: ゲン. Kun'yomi readings: まぼろし.

What JLPT level is 幻?

幻 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.