披

披 — expose, open

Learn the correct stroke order for 披 (expose), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)ヒhi

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes8

Radical手

Frequency#1438

Meaningsexpose, open

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

披露ひろうannouncement; presentation; demonstrationnoun

披露宴ひろうえんreception (e.g. wedding); banquet; celebrationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 披 (expose) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 披 is #1438, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

披露ひろう — announcement; presentation; demonstration

披露宴ひろうえん — reception (e.g. wedding); banquet; celebration

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 披 have?

The kanji 披 (expose) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 披?

披 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 披 mean?

披 means: expose, open. On'yomi readings: ヒ.

What JLPT level is 披?

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