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掘

掘 — dig, delve, excavate

Learn the correct stroke order for 掘 (dig), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)クツkutsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ほ.るhoru
Strokes11
Radical手
Frequency#1257
Meaningsdig, delve, excavate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

掘るほるto dig; to excavate; to hollowverb
採掘さいくつmining; digging; working (a mine)noun
発掘はっくつexcavation; exhumation; digging upnoun
掘削くっさくdigging out; excavationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 掘 (dig) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 掘 is #1257, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

掘るほる — to dig; to excavate; to hollow
採掘さいくつ — mining; digging; working (a mine)
発掘はっくつ — excavation; exhumation; digging up

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 掘 have?

The kanji 掘 (dig) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 掘?

掘 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 掘 mean?

掘 means: dig, delve, excavate. On'yomi readings: クツ. Kun'yomi readings: ほ.る.

What JLPT level is 掘?

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