惧 — fear, be afraid of, dread
Learn the correct stroke order for 惧 (fear), a 11-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 惧 (fear) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 11 strokes with radical 心.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 惧 is #2097, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 惧 have?
The kanji 惧 (fear) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 惧?
惧 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 惧 mean?
惧 means: fear, be afraid of, dread. On'yomi readings: ク, グ. Kun'yomi readings: おそ.れる.