狩

狩 — hunt, raid, gather

Learn the correct stroke order for 狩 (hunt), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 9

On'yomi (音読み)シュshu

Kun'yomi (訓読み)か.るkaru、か.りkari、-が.りgari

Strokes9

Radical犬

Frequency#1785

Meaningshunt, raid, gather

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

狩りかりhunting; hunt; shootingnoun

狩人かりゅうどhunternoun

狩猟しゅりょうhuntingnoun

狩場かりばhunting ground; hunting preservenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 狩 (hunt) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 犬.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 狩 is #1785, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

狩りかり — hunting; hunt; shooting

狩人かりゅうど — hunter

狩猟しゅりょう — hunting

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (犬)

犬dog 犯crime 状status quo 狂lunatic 狙aim at 独single 狭cramped 猛fierce

Same reading

株stocks 衆masses 修discipline 趣purport 須ought 殊particularly 酬repay 珠pearl

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 狩 have?

The kanji 狩 (hunt) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 狩?

狩 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 狩 mean?

狩 means: hunt, raid, gather. On'yomi readings: シュ. Kun'yomi readings: か.る, か.り, -が.り.

What JLPT level is 狩?

狩 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.