火 — fire
Learn the correct stroke order for 火 (fire), a 4-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 火 (fire) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 火.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 火 is #574, making it a frequently used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 火 have?
The kanji 火 (fire) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 火?
火 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 火 mean?
火 means: fire. On'yomi readings: カ. Kun'yomi readings: ひ, -び, ほ-.
What JLPT level is 火?
火 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.