枕 — pillow
Learn the correct stroke order for 枕 (pillow), a 8-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 枕 (pillow) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 8 strokes with radical 木.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 枕 is #2084, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 枕 have?
The kanji 枕 (pillow) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 枕?
枕 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 枕 mean?
枕 means: pillow. On'yomi readings: チン, シン. Kun'yomi readings: まくら.