灰 — ashes, puckery juice, cremate
Learn the correct stroke order for 灰 (ashes), a 6-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 灰 (ashes) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 火.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 灰 is #1717, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 灰 have?
The kanji 灰 (ashes) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 灰?
灰 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 灰 mean?
灰 means: ashes, puckery juice, cremate. On'yomi readings: カイ. Kun'yomi readings: はい.
What JLPT level is 灰?
灰 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.