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猟

猟 — game-hunting, shooting, game

Learn the correct stroke order for 猟 (game-hunting), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)リョウryou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かりkari、か.るkaru
Strokes11
Radical犬
Frequency#1851
Meaningsgame-hunting, shooting, game, bag

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 11 — start from the green dot

Common Words

狩猟しゅりょうhuntingnoun
密猟みつりょうpoachingnoun
猟犬りょうけんhound; hunting dog; gun dognoun
猟師りょうしhunter; huntsmannoun
猟銃りょうじゅうhunting gun (usu. shotgun or rifle)noun
猟りょうhunting; shootingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 猟 (game-hunting) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 犬.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 猟 is #1851, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

狩猟しゅりょう — hunting
密猟みつりょう — poaching
猟犬りょうけん — hound; hunting dog; gun dog

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (犬)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 猟 have?

The kanji 猟 (game-hunting) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 猟?

猟 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 猟 mean?

猟 means: game-hunting, shooting, game, bag. On'yomi readings: リョウ. Kun'yomi readings: かり, か.る.

What JLPT level is 猟?

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