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物

物 — thing, object, matter

Learn the correct stroke order for 物 (thing), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 38 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ブツbutsu、モツmotsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ものmono、もの-mono
Strokes8
Radical牛
Frequency#215
Meaningsthing, object, matter

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

安物やすものcheap article; poor-quality articlenoun
異物いぶつforeign substance; foreign body; foreign contaminationnoun
遺物いぶつartifact; relic (of a past civilization); archaeological findnoun
汚物おぶつfilth (esp. excrement, feces, urine); muck; wastenoun
夏物なつものsummer clothing; summer wearnoun
果物くだものfruitnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 物 (thing) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 牛.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 物 is #215, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

安物やすもの — cheap article; poor-quality article
異物いぶつ — foreign substance; foreign body; foreign contamination
遺物いぶつ — artifact; relic (of a past civilization); archaeological find

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (牛)

牛cow牧breed牲animal sacrifice特special犠sacrifice

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 物 have?

The kanji 物 (thing) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 物?

物 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 物 mean?

物 means: thing, object, matter. On'yomi readings: ブツ, モツ. Kun'yomi readings: もの, もの-.

What JLPT level is 物?

物 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.