戴 — be crowned with, live under (a ruler), receive
Learn the correct stroke order for 戴 (be crowned with), a 17-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
Try Writing It
Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.
Draw stroke 1 of 17 — start from the green dot
Common Words
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 戴 (be crowned with) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 17 strokes with radical 戈.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 戴 is #2332, making it a moderately common kanji.
Example Words in Context
Practice Sheet
Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.
Related Kanji
Same radical (戈)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 戴 have?
The kanji 戴 (be crowned with) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 戴?
戴 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 戴 mean?
戴 means: be crowned with, live under (a ruler), receive. On'yomi readings: タイ. Kun'yomi readings: いただ.く.