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普

普 — universal, wide(ly), generally

Learn the correct stroke order for 普 (universal), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)フfu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あまね.くamaneku、あまねしamaneshi
Strokes12
Radical日
Frequency#757
Meaningsuniversal, wide(ly), generally, Prussia

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

普及ふきゅうdiffusion; spread; popularizationnoun
普賢ふげんSamantabhadra (bodhisattva); Universal Compassionnoun
普段ふだんusual; normal; everydaynoun
普通ふつうnormal; ordinary; regularnoun
普遍ふへんuniversal; general; ubiquitousnoun
普段着ふだんぎeveryday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wearnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 普 (universal) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 日.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 普 is #757, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

普及ふきゅう — diffusion; spread; popularization
普賢ふげん — Samantabhadra (bodhisattva); Universal Compassion
普段ふだん — usual; normal; everyday

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 普 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 普?

普 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 普 mean?

普 means: universal, wide(ly), generally, Prussia. On'yomi readings: フ. Kun'yomi readings: あまね.く, あまねし.

What JLPT level is 普?

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