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温

温 — warm

Learn the correct stroke order for 温 (warm), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 312 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)オンon
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あたた.かatataka、あたた.かいatatakai、あたた.まるatatamaru、あたた.めるatatameru、ぬくnuku
Strokes12
Radical水
Frequency#838
Meaningswarm

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.

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Common Words

温いぬるいlukewarm; tepidi-adjective
温厚おんこうgentle; mild-manneredna-adjective
温室おんしつgreenhouse; hothouse; conservatorynoun
温床おんしょうhotbed; breeding groundnoun
温泉おんせんhot springnoun
温存おんぞんpreservation; retainment; keepingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 温 (warm) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 温 is #838, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

温いぬるい — lukewarm; tepid
温厚おんこう — gentle; mild-mannered
温室おんしつ — greenhouse; hothouse; conservatory

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (水)

水water永eternity氷icicle汁soup氾spread out江creek池pond汚dirty

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 温 have?

The kanji 温 (warm) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 温?

温 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 温 mean?

温 means: warm. On'yomi readings: オン. Kun'yomi readings: あたた.か, あたた.かい, あたた.まる, あたた.める, ぬく.

What JLPT level is 温?

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