愚 — foolish, folly, absurdity
Learn the correct stroke order for 愚 (foolish), a 13-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 愚 (foolish) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 心.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 愚 is #1551, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (心)
Same reading
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 愚 have?
The kanji 愚 (foolish) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 愚?
愚 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 愚 mean?
愚 means: foolish, folly, absurdity, stupid. On'yomi readings: グ. Kun'yomi readings: おろ.か.
What JLPT level is 愚?
愚 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.