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棒 — rod, stick, cane

Learn the correct stroke order for 棒 (rod), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 612 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ボウbou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes12
Radical木
Frequency#1455
Meaningsrod, stick, cane, pole, club, line

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.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

相棒あいぼうpartner; pal; accomplicenoun
鉄棒てつぼうiron rod; iron bar; iron clubnoun
泥棒どろぼうthief; burglar; robbernoun
棒ぼうpole; rod; sticknoun
棒立ちぼうだちstanding upright; standing bolt upright; rearingnoun
用心棒ようじんぼうbodyguard; bouncer; (security) guardnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 棒 (rod) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 棒 is #1455, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

相棒あいぼう — partner; pal; accomplice
鉄棒てつぼう — iron rod; iron bar; iron club
泥棒どろぼう — thief; burglar; robber

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 棒 have?

The kanji 棒 (rod) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 棒?

棒 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 棒 mean?

棒 means: rod, stick, cane, pole, club, line. On'yomi readings: ボウ.

What JLPT level is 棒?

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