弥

弥 — all the more, increasingly

Learn the correct stroke order for 弥 (all the more), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ミmi、ビbi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)やya、いやiya、いよ.いよiyoiyo、わた.るwataru
Strokes8
Radical弓
Frequency#1687
Meaningsall the more, increasingly

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

弥生やよいthird month of the lunar calendarnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 弥 (all the more) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 弓.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 弥 is #1687, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

弥生やよい — third month of the lunar calendar

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 弥 have?

The kanji 弥 (all the more) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 弥?

弥 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 弥 mean?

弥 means: all the more, increasingly. On'yomi readings: ミ, ビ. Kun'yomi readings: や, いや, いよ.いよ, わた.る.

What JLPT level is 弥?

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