氷 — icicle, ice, hail
Learn the correct stroke order for 氷 (icicle), a 5-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 氷 (icicle) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 水.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 氷 is #1450, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 氷 have?
The kanji 氷 (icicle) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 氷?
氷 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 氷 mean?
氷 means: icicle, ice, hail, freeze, congeal. On'yomi readings: ヒョウ. Kun'yomi readings: こおり, ひ, こお.る.
What JLPT level is 氷?
氷 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.