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癖

癖 — mannerism, habit, vice

Learn the correct stroke order for 癖 (mannerism), a 18-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school18 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヘキheki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)くせkuse、くせ.にkuseni
Strokes18
Radical疒
Frequency#1973
Meaningsmannerism, habit, vice, trait, fault, kink

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

潔癖けっぺきfastidiousness; love of cleanlinessnoun
口癖くちぐせpet saying; favorite phrase; stock phrasenoun
性癖せいへきdisposition; inclination; characteristicnoun
癖にくせにand yet; though; whenconjunction
癖くせhabit (usu. a bad one); tendencynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 癖 (mannerism) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 疒.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 癖 is #1973, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

潔癖けっぺき — fastidiousness; love of cleanliness
口癖くちぐせ — pet saying; favorite phrase; stock phrase
性癖せいへき — disposition; inclination; characteristic

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 癖 have?

The kanji 癖 (mannerism) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 癖?

癖 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 癖 mean?

癖 means: mannerism, habit, vice, trait, fault, kink. On'yomi readings: ヘキ. Kun'yomi readings: くせ, くせ.に.

What JLPT level is 癖?

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