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獣

獣 — animal, beast

Learn the correct stroke order for 獣 (animal), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジュウjuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)けものkemono、けだものkedamono
Strokes16
Radical犬
Frequency#1714
Meaningsanimal, beast

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 16 — start from the green dot

Common Words

怪獣かいじゅうmonsternoun
獣医じゅういveterinarian; veterinary surgeon; vetnoun
猛獣もうじゅうfierce animal; beast of prey; big gamenoun
野獣やじゅうwild beast; wild animal; brutenoun
鳥獣ちょうじゅうbirds and wild animals; wildlifenoun
獣けものbeast; brute; animalnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 獣 (animal) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 犬.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 獣 is #1714, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

怪獣かいじゅう — monster
獣医じゅうい — veterinarian; veterinary surgeon; vet
猛獣もうじゅう — fierce animal; beast of prey; big game

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 獣 have?

The kanji 獣 (animal) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 獣?

獣 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 獣 mean?

獣 means: animal, beast. On'yomi readings: ジュウ. Kun'yomi readings: けもの, けだもの.

What JLPT level is 獣?

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