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殻

殻 — husk, nut shell

Learn the correct stroke order for 殻 (husk), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カクkaku、コクkoku、バイbai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)からkara、がらgara
Strokes11
Radical殳
Frequency#1892
Meaningshusk, nut shell

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

貝殻かいがらseashell; shellnoun
地殻ちかく(Earth's) crustnoun
殻からshell; husk; hullnoun
吸い殻すいがらcigarette end; cigarette buttnoun
地殻変動ちかくへんどうdiastrophism (movement and deformation of the earth's crust)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 殻 (husk) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 殳.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 殻 is #1892, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

貝殻かいがら — seashell; shell
地殻ちかく — (Earth's) crust
殻から — shell; husk; hull

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 殻 have?

The kanji 殻 (husk) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 殻?

殻 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 殻 mean?

殻 means: husk, nut shell. On'yomi readings: カク, コク, バイ. Kun'yomi readings: から, がら.

What JLPT level is 殻?

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