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戸

戸 — door, counter for houses, door radical (no. 63)

Learn the correct stroke order for 戸 (door), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 24 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)コko
Kun'yomi (訓読み)とto
Strokes4
Radical戶
Frequency#575
Meaningsdoor, counter for houses, door radical (no. 63)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

井戸いどwater wellnoun
雨戸あまどsliding storm shutternoun
下戸げこnon-drinker; someone who cannot drinknoun
戸外こがいopen air; outdoors; outsidenoun
戸口とぐちdoor; doorwaynoun
戸数こすうnumber of houses; number of householdsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 戸 (door) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 戶.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 戸 is #575, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

井戸いど — water well
雨戸あまど — sliding storm shutter
下戸げこ — non-drinker; someone who cannot drink

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (戶)

戻re-所place房tassel扇fan扉front door

Same reading

個individual固harden庫warehouse雇employ湖lake枯wither

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 戸 have?

The kanji 戸 (door) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 戸?

戸 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 戸 mean?

戸 means: door, counter for houses, door radical (no. 63). On'yomi readings: コ. Kun'yomi readings: と.

What JLPT level is 戸?

戸 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.