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目

目 — eye, class, look

Learn the correct stroke order for 目 (eye), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)モクmoku、ボクboku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)めme、-めme、ま-ma
Strokes5
Radical目
Frequency#76
Meaningseye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一目ひとめglance; look; glimpsenoun
羽目はめpanel; wainscoting; wainscottingnoun
演目えんもくprogram (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programmenoun
横目よこめsidelong glancenoun
回目かいめnth timesuffix
皆目かいもくentirely; (not) at alladverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

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

In newspaper frequency rankings, 目 is #76, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一目ひとめ — glance; look; glimpse
羽目はめ — panel; wainscoting; wainscotting
演目えんもく — program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 目 have?

The kanji 目 (eye) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 目?

目 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 目 mean?

目 means: eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor. On'yomi readings: モク, ボク. Kun'yomi readings: め, -め, ま-.

What JLPT level is 目?

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