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核

核 — nucleus, core, kernel

Learn the correct stroke order for 核 (nucleus), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カクkaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes10
Radical木
Frequency#475
Meaningsnucleus, core, kernel

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

核酸かくさんnucleic acidnoun
核心かくしんcore; heart (of the matter); pointnoun
結核けっかくtuberculosis; TBnoun
中核ちゅうかくkernel; core; nucleusnoun
核かくstone (of a fruit); pit; pipnoun
核家族かくかぞくnuclear familynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 核 (nucleus) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 核 is #475, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

核酸かくさん — nucleic acid
核心かくしん — core; heart (of the matter); point
結核けっかく — tuberculosis; TB

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (木)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 核 have?

The kanji 核 (nucleus) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 核?

核 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 核 mean?

核 means: nucleus, core, kernel. On'yomi readings: カク.

What JLPT level is 核?

核 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.