態

態 — attitude, condition, figure

Learn the correct stroke order for 態 (attitude), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 514 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 14

On'yomi (音読み)タイtai

Kun'yomi (訓読み)わざ.とwazato

Strokes14

Radical心

Frequency#353

Meaningsattitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

旧態きゅうたいold state of affairsnoun

形態けいたいform; shape; figurenoun

実態じったいtrue state; actual condition; realitynoun

醜態しゅうたいdisgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conductnoun

状態じょうたいstate; condition; situationnoun

生態せいたいecology; life and habits (of an animal)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 態 (attitude) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 態 is #353, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

旧態きゅうたい — old state of affairs

形態けいたい — form; shape; figure

実態じったい — true state; actual condition; reality

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 態 have?

The kanji 態 (attitude) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 態?

態 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 態 mean?

態 means: attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs). On'yomi readings: タイ. Kun'yomi readings: わざ.と.

What JLPT level is 態?

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