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疫

疫 — epidemic

Learn the correct stroke order for 疫 (epidemic), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)エキeki、ヤクyaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes9
Radical疒
Frequency#1661
Meaningsepidemic

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

検疫けんえきquarantine; medical inspectionnoun
防疫ぼうえきcommunicable disease control (e.g. by quarantine, disinfection, etc.); prevention of epidemicsnoun
免疫めんえきimmunity; immunization; immunisationnoun
疫病えきびょうepidemic; plague; pestilencenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

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

In newspaper frequency rankings, 疫 is #1661, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

検疫けんえき — quarantine; medical inspection
防疫ぼうえき — communicable disease control (e.g. by quarantine, disinfection, etc.); prevention of epidemics
免疫めんえき — immunity; immunization; immunisation

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (疒)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 疫 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 疫?

疫 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 疫 mean?

疫 means: epidemic. On'yomi readings: エキ, ヤク.

What JLPT level is 疫?

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