画 — brush-stroke, picture
Learn the correct stroke order for 画 (brush-stroke), a 8-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
Try Writing It
Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.
Draw stroke 1 of 8 — start from the green dot
Common Words
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 画 (brush-stroke) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 田.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 画 is #199, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 画 have?
The kanji 画 (brush-stroke) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 画?
画 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 画 mean?
画 means: brush-stroke, picture. On'yomi readings: ガ, カク, エ, カイ. Kun'yomi readings: えが.く, かく.する, かぎ.る, はかりごと, はか.る.
What JLPT level is 画?
画 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.