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慌

慌 — disconcerted, be confused, lose one's head

Learn the correct stroke order for 慌 (disconcerted), a 12-stroke kanji.

Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あわ.てるawateru、あわ.ただしいawatadashii
Strokes12
Radical心
Frequency#1826
Meaningsdisconcerted, be confused, lose one's head

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

恐慌きょうこうpanic; scare; alarmnoun
慌てるあわてるto become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panicverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 慌 (disconcerted) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 12 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 慌 is #1826, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

恐慌きょうこう — panic; scare; alarm
慌てるあわてる — to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 慌 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 慌?

慌 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 慌 mean?

慌 means: disconcerted, be confused, lose one's head. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: あわ.てる, あわ.ただしい.