弧

弧 — arc, arch, bow

Learn the correct stroke order for 弧 (arc), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 9

On'yomi (音読み)コko

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes9

Radical弓

Frequency#2371

Meaningsarc, arch, bow

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

円弧えんこcircular arcnoun

括弧かっこbrackets; parenthesesnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 弧 (arc) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 弓.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 弧 is #2371, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

円弧えんこ — circular arc

括弧かっこ — brackets; parentheses

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (弓)

弓bow 引pull 弔condolences 弟younger brother 弥all the more 弦bowstring 弱weak 強strong

Same reading

故happenstance 拠foothold 顧look back 己self 孤orphan 誇boast 虚void 虎tiger

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 弧 have?

The kanji 弧 (arc) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 弧?

弧 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 弧 mean?

弧 means: arc, arch, bow. On'yomi readings: コ.

What JLPT level is 弧?

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