桁
桁 — beam, girder, spar
Learn the correct stroke order for 桁 (beam), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Stroke 0 / 10
On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)けたketa
Step-by-Step Diagram
Try Writing It
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Common Words
桁column; beam; girdernoun
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 桁 (beam) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 10 strokes with radical 木.
Example Words in Context
桁 — column; beam; girder
Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 桁 have?
The kanji 桁 (beam) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 桁?
桁 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 桁 mean?
桁 means: beam, girder, spar, unit or column (accounting). On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: けた.