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無

無 — nothingness, none, ain't

Learn the correct stroke order for 無 (nothingness), a 12-stroke kanji.

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Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ムmu、ブbu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)な.いnai
Strokes12
Radical火
Frequency#274
Meaningsnothingness, none, ain't, nothing, nil, not

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

皆無かいむnonexistent; nil; nonena-adjective
虚無きょむnihility; nothingnessnoun
無いないnonexistent; not being (there)i-adjective
無しなしwithoutnoun
無為むいidleness; inactivityna-adjective
無益むえきuseless; futile; vainna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 無 (nothingness) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school. It has 12 strokes with radical 火.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 無 is #274, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

皆無かいむ — nonexistent; nil; none
虚無きょむ — nihility; nothingness
無いない — nonexistent; not being (there)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 無 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 無?

無 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 無 mean?

無 means: nothingness, none, ain't, nothing, nil, not. On'yomi readings: ム, ブ. Kun'yomi readings: な.い.