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橋

橋 — bridge

Learn the correct stroke order for 橋 (bridge), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 316 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キョウkyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はしhashi
Strokes16
Radical木
Frequency#553
Meaningsbridge

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 16 — start from the green dot

Common Words

橋脚きょうきゃくbridge pier; pontoon bridgenoun
桟橋さんばしwharf; bridge; jettynoun
石橋いしばしstone bridgenoun
鉄橋てっきょうrailway bridge; iron bridgenoun
新橋しんばしShinbashi (Tokyo)noun
陸橋りっきょうbridge (over a road or railway); overpass; flyovernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 橋 (bridge) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 橋 is #553, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

橋脚きょうきゃく — bridge pier; pontoon bridge
桟橋さんばし — wharf; bridge; jetty
石橋いしばし — stone bridge

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (木)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 橋 have?

The kanji 橋 (bridge) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 橋?

橋 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 橋 mean?

橋 means: bridge. On'yomi readings: キョウ. Kun'yomi readings: はし.

What JLPT level is 橋?

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