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甘

甘 — sweet, coax, pamper

Learn the correct stroke order for 甘 (sweet), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school5 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カンkan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あま.いamai、あま.えるamaeru、あま.やかすamayakasu、うま.いumai
Strokes5
Radical甘
Frequency#1248
Meaningssweet, coax, pamper, be content, sugary

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

甘いあまいsweet-tasting; sweet; sugaryi-adjective
甘えあまえoverdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour)noun
甘言かんげんsweet words; smooth talk; cajolerynoun
甘酢あまずsweet vinegarnoun
甘美かんびsweet (taste); lusciousna-adjective
甘味あまみsweetness; sugary tastenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 甘 (sweet) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 甘.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 甘 is #1248, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

甘いあまい — sweet-tasting; sweet; sugary
甘えあまえ — overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour)
甘言かんげん — sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 甘 have?

The kanji 甘 (sweet) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 甘?

甘 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 甘 mean?

甘 means: sweet, coax, pamper, be content, sugary. On'yomi readings: カン. Kun'yomi readings: あま.い, あま.える, あま.やかす, うま.い.

What JLPT level is 甘?

甘 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.