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眼

眼 — eyeball

Learn the correct stroke order for 眼 (eyeball), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)ガンgan、ゲンgen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まなこmanako、めme
Strokes11
Radical目
Frequency#1527
Meaningseyeball

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.

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Common Words

眼科がんかophthalmologynoun
近眼きんがんnearsightedness; shortsightedness; myopianoun
主眼しゅがんmain purpose; chief aim; focusnoun
肉眼にくがんnaked eyenoun
両眼りょうがんboth eyesnoun
眼鏡メガネglasses; eyeglasses; spectaclesnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 眼 (eyeball) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 目.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 眼 is #1527, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

眼科がんか — ophthalmology
近眼きんがん — nearsightedness; shortsightedness; myopia
主眼しゅがん — main purpose; chief aim; focus

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (目)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 眼 have?

The kanji 眼 (eyeball) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 眼?

眼 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 眼 mean?

眼 means: eyeball. On'yomi readings: ガン, ゲン. Kun'yomi readings: まなこ, め.

What JLPT level is 眼?

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