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枚

枚 — sheet of..., counter for flat thin objects or sheets

Learn the correct stroke order for 枚 (sheet of...), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 68 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)マイmai、バイbai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes8
Radical木
Frequency#911
Meaningssheet of..., counter for flat thin objects or sheets

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一枚いちまいone (thin, flat object); one sheetnoun
三枚さんまいthree flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.)noun
枚挙まいきょenumerationnoun
枚数まいすうthe number of flat thingsnoun
二枚にまいtwo sheets (of paper or other flat objects)noun
枚まいcounter for thin, flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper, plates, coins)counter

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 枚 (sheet of...) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 枚 is #911, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一枚いちまい — one (thin, flat object); one sheet
三枚さんまい — three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.)
枚挙まいきょ — enumeration

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 枚 have?

The kanji 枚 (sheet of...) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 枚?

枚 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 枚 mean?

枚 means: sheet of..., counter for flat thin objects or sheets. On'yomi readings: マイ, バイ.

What JLPT level is 枚?

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