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泊

泊 — overnight stay, put up at, ride at anchor

Learn the correct stroke order for 泊 (overnight stay), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)ハクhaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)と.まるtomaru、と.めるtomeru
Strokes8
Radical水
Frequency#1233
Meaningsovernight stay, put up at, ride at anchor

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 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

一泊いっぱく(staying) one night; overnight staynoun
宿泊しゅくはくaccommodation; lodgingnoun
停泊ていはくanchorage; anchoring; mooringnoun
泊まるとまるto stay at (e.g. hotel)verb
泊めるとめるto give shelter to; to lodge; to put upverb
泊まりとまり(overnight) stay; lodgingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 泊 (overnight stay) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 泊 is #1233, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

一泊いっぱく — (staying) one night; overnight stay
宿泊しゅくはく — accommodation; lodging
停泊ていはく — anchorage; anchoring; mooring

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 泊 have?

The kanji 泊 (overnight stay) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 泊?

泊 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 泊 mean?

泊 means: overnight stay, put up at, ride at anchor. On'yomi readings: ハク. Kun'yomi readings: と.まる, と.める.

What JLPT level is 泊?

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