爪 — claw, nail, talon
Learn the correct stroke order for 爪 (claw), a 4-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 爪 (claw) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 4 strokes with radical 爪.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 爪 is #2025, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 爪 have?
The kanji 爪 (claw) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 爪?
爪 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 爪 mean?
爪 means: claw, nail, talon. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: つめ, つま-.