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斑

斑 — spot, blemish, speck

Learn the correct stroke order for 斑 (spot), a 12-stroke kanji.

Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハンhan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふfu、まだらmadara
Strokes12
Radical文
Frequency#2165
Meaningsspot, blemish, speck, patches

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

斑むらunevenness (of colour, paint, etc.); irregularity; nonuniformitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 斑 (spot) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 12 strokes with radical 文.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 斑 is #2165, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

斑むら — unevenness (of colour, paint, etc.); irregularity; nonuniformity

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 斑 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 斑?

斑 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 斑 mean?

斑 means: spot, blemish, speck, patches. On'yomi readings: ハン. Kun'yomi readings: ふ, まだら.