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獄

獄 — prison, jail

Learn the correct stroke order for 獄 (prison), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゴクgoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes14
Radical犬
Frequency#1529
Meaningsprison, jail

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

監獄かんごくprisonnoun
疑獄ぎごくbribery scandal; graft casenoun
獄中ごくちゅうduring imprisonment; while in jailnoun
出獄しゅつごくrelease (from prison)noun
地獄じごくhell realm; Narakanoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 獄 (prison) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 犬.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 獄 is #1529, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

監獄かんごく — prison
疑獄ぎごく — bribery scandal; graft case
獄中ごくちゅう — during imprisonment; while in jail

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (犬)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 獄 have?

The kanji 獄 (prison) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 獄?

獄 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 獄 mean?

獄 means: prison, jail. On'yomi readings: ゴク.

What JLPT level is 獄?

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