弊

弊 — abuse, evil, vice

Learn the correct stroke order for 弊 (abuse), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヘイhei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes15
Radical廾
Frequency#1750
Meaningsabuse, evil, vice, breakage

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

疲弊ひへいexhaustion; fatiguenoun
弊害へいがいharmful effect; harmful influence; evil practicenoun
弊社へいしゃour company; our firmnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 弊 (abuse) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 廾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 弊 is #1750, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

疲弊ひへい — exhaustion; fatigue
弊害へいがい — harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice
弊社へいしゃ — our company; our firm

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 弊 have?

The kanji 弊 (abuse) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 弊?

弊 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 弊 mean?

弊 means: abuse, evil, vice, breakage. On'yomi readings: ヘイ.

What JLPT level is 弊?

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