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棚

棚 — shelf, ledge, rack

Learn the correct stroke order for 棚 (shelf), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ホウhou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たなtana、-だなdana
Strokes12
Radical木
Frequency#1594
Meaningsshelf, ledge, rack, mount, mantle, trellis

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

戸棚とだなcupboard; locker; closetnoun
本棚ほんだなbookshelves; bookshelf; bookcasenoun
棚たなshelf; ledge; racknoun
大陸棚たいりくだなcontinental shelfnoun
棚上げたなあげshelving (a matter, plan, etc.); pigeonholing; tablingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 棚 (shelf) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 棚 is #1594, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

戸棚とだな — cupboard; locker; closet
本棚ほんだな — bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
棚たな — shelf; ledge; rack

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 棚 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 棚?

棚 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 棚 mean?

棚 means: shelf, ledge, rack, mount, mantle, trellis. On'yomi readings: ホウ. Kun'yomi readings: たな, -だな.

What JLPT level is 棚?

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