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灯

灯 — lamp, a light, light

Learn the correct stroke order for 灯 (lamp), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 46 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひhi、ほ-ho、ともしびtomoshibi、とも.すtomosu、あかりakari
Strokes6
Radical火
Frequency#1605
Meaningslamp, a light, light, counter for lights

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 6 — start from the green dot

Common Words

街灯がいとうstreet light; streetlampnoun
電灯でんとうelectric lightnoun
灯台とうだいlighthousenoun
灯油とうゆkerosene; paraffin; lamp oilnoun
灯すともすto light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)verb
消灯しょうとうputting out the lights; turning off the lightsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 灯 (lamp) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 火.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 灯 is #1605, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

街灯がいとう — street light; streetlamp
電灯でんとう — electric light
灯台とうだい — lighthouse

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 灯 have?

The kanji 灯 (lamp) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 灯?

灯 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 灯 mean?

灯 means: lamp, a light, light, counter for lights. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: ひ, ほ-, ともしび, とも.す, あかり.

What JLPT level is 灯?

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