棺 — coffin, casket
Learn the correct stroke order for 棺 (coffin), a 12-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 棺 (coffin) 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, 棺 is #2161, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 棺 have?
The kanji 棺 (coffin) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 棺?
棺 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 棺 mean?
棺 means: coffin, casket. On'yomi readings: カン.
What JLPT level is 棺?
棺 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.