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田

田 — rice field, rice paddy

Learn the correct stroke order for 田 (rice field), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 15 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)デンden
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たta
Strokes5
Radical田
Frequency#90
Meaningsrice field, rice paddy

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

塩田えんでんsaltpan; field for drying saltnoun
桑田そうでんmulberry plantationnoun
上田じょうでんhigh rice field; very fertile rice fieldnoun
水田すいでん(water-filled) paddy fieldnoun
田園でんえんthe country; countryside; rural districtsnoun
田舎いなかrural area; countryside; the sticksnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 田 (rice field) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 田.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 田 is #90, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

塩田えんでん — saltpan; field for drying salt
桑田そうでん — mulberry plantation
上田じょうでん — high rice field; very fertile rice field

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 田 have?

The kanji 田 (rice field) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 田?

田 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 田 mean?

田 means: rice field, rice paddy. On'yomi readings: デン. Kun'yomi readings: た.

What JLPT level is 田?

田 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.