珠 — pearl, gem, jewel
Learn the correct stroke order for 珠 (pearl), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 珠 (pearl) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 玉.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 珠 is #1711, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 珠 have?
The kanji 珠 (pearl) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 珠?
珠 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 珠 mean?
珠 means: pearl, gem, jewel. On'yomi readings: シュ. Kun'yomi readings: たま.
What JLPT level is 珠?
珠 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.