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梨

梨 — pear tree

Learn the correct stroke order for 梨 (pear tree), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 411 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)リri
Kun'yomi (訓読み)なしnashi
Strokes11
Radical木
Frequency#1331
Meaningspear tree

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

梨なしnashi (esp. Pyrus pyrifolia); Japanese pear; Asian pearnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 梨 (pear tree) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 梨 is #1331, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

梨なし — nashi (esp. Pyrus pyrifolia); Japanese pear; Asian pear

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 梨 have?

The kanji 梨 (pear tree) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 梨?

梨 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 梨 mean?

梨 means: pear tree. On'yomi readings: リ. Kun'yomi readings: なし.

What JLPT level is 梨?

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