盲

盲 — blind, blind man, ignoramus

Learn the correct stroke order for 盲 (blind), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)モウmou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)めくらmekura
Strokes8
Radical目
Frequency#1767
Meaningsblind, blind man, ignoramus

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

盲人もうじんblind personnoun
盲腸もうちょうcecum; caecum; blind gutnoun
盲点もうてんblind spot (on the retina)noun
盲目もうもくblindnessnoun
盲めくらblindness; blind personnoun
盲学校もうがっこうschool for the blindnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 盲 (blind) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 目.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 盲 is #1767, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

盲人もうじん — blind person
盲腸もうちょう — cecum; caecum; blind gut
盲点もうてん — blind spot (on the retina)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 盲 have?

The kanji 盲 (blind) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 盲?

盲 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 盲 mean?

盲 means: blind, blind man, ignoramus. On'yomi readings: モウ. Kun'yomi readings: めくら.

What JLPT level is 盲?

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