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洞

洞 — den, cave, excavation

Learn the correct stroke order for 洞 (den), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ドウdou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ほらhora
Strokes9
Radical水
Frequency#1618
Meaningsden, cave, excavation

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

空洞くうどうcavity; hollow; cavenoun
洞窟どうくつcave; cavern; grottonoun
洞穴ほらあなcave; cavern; dennoun
洞察どうさつdiscernment; insightnoun
洞ほらhollow; cavity; holenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 洞 (den) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 洞 is #1618, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

空洞くうどう — cavity; hollow; cave
洞窟どうくつ — cave; cavern; grotto
洞穴ほらあな — cave; cavern; den

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 洞 have?

The kanji 洞 (den) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 洞?

洞 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 洞 mean?

洞 means: den, cave, excavation. On'yomi readings: ドウ. Kun'yomi readings: ほら.

What JLPT level is 洞?

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