甚

甚 — tremendously, very, great

Learn the correct stroke order for 甚 (tremendously), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジンjin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はなは.だhanahada、はなは.だしいhanahadashii
Strokes9
Radical甘
Frequency#1961
Meaningstremendously, very, great, exceedingly

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

甚だはなはだvery; greatly; extremelyadverb
甚大じんだいvery great; enormous; seriousna-adjective
激甚げきじんintense; violent; severena-adjective
甚だしいはなはだしいextreme; excessive; terriblei-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 甚 (tremendously) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 甘.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 甚 is #1961, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

甚だはなはだ — very; greatly; extremely
甚大じんだい — very great; enormous; serious
激甚げきじん — intense; violent; severe

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 甚 have?

The kanji 甚 (tremendously) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 甚?

甚 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 甚 mean?

甚 means: tremendously, very, great, exceedingly. On'yomi readings: ジン. Kun'yomi readings: はなは.だ, はなは.だしい.

What JLPT level is 甚?

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