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畔

畔 — paddy ridge, levee

Learn the correct stroke order for 畔 (paddy ridge), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハンhan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あぜaze、くろkuro、ほとりhotori
Strokes10
Radical田
Frequency#2049
Meaningspaddy ridge, levee

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 10 — start from the green dot

Common Words

河畔かはんriversidenoun
湖畔こはんlakeside; lakeshore; lakefrontnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 畔 (paddy ridge) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 田.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 畔 is #2049, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

河畔かはん — riverside
湖畔こはん — lakeside; lakeshore; lakefront

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (田)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 畔 have?

The kanji 畔 (paddy ridge) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 畔?

畔 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 畔 mean?

畔 means: paddy ridge, levee. On'yomi readings: ハン. Kun'yomi readings: あぜ, くろ, ほとり.

What JLPT level is 畔?

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