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弾

弾 — bullet, twang, flip

Learn the correct stroke order for 弾 (bullet), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ダンdan、タンtan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひ.くhiku、-ひ.きhiki、はず.むhazumu、たまtama、はじ.くhajiku、はじ.けるhajikeru、ただ.すtadasu、はじ.きゆみhajikiyumi
Strokes12
Radical弓
Frequency#853
Meaningsbullet, twang, flip, snap

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

糾弾きゅうだんcensure; denunciation; (verbal) attacknoun
実弾じつだんreal bullet; live ammunition; live roundnoun
銃弾じゅうだんbullet (from a rifle)noun
弾くはじくto flip; to snap; to flickverb
弾くひくto play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)verb
弾みはずみbounce; spring; reboundnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 弾 (bullet) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 弓.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 弾 is #853, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

糾弾きゅうだん — censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack
実弾じつだん — real bullet; live ammunition; live round
銃弾じゅうだん — bullet (from a rifle)

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弧arc弱weak

Same reading

端edge誕nativity暖warmth丹rust-colored淡thin胆gall bladder壇podium嘆sigh

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 弾 have?

The kanji 弾 (bullet) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 弾?

弾 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 弾 mean?

弾 means: bullet, twang, flip, snap. On'yomi readings: ダン, タン. Kun'yomi readings: ひ.く, -ひ.き, はず.む, たま, はじ.く, はじ.ける, ただ.す, はじ.きゆみ.

What JLPT level is 弾?

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