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硫

硫 — sulphur

Learn the correct stroke order for 硫 (sulphur), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)リュウryuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes12
Radical石
Frequency#1867
Meaningssulphur

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

硫黄いおうsulfur (S); sulphurnoun
硫酸りゅうさんsulfuric acid; sulphuric acidnoun
脱硫だつりゅうdesulfurization; desulphurisation; desulphurizationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 硫 (sulphur) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 石.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 硫 is #1867, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

硫黄いおう — sulfur (S); sulphur
硫酸りゅうさん — sulfuric acid; sulphuric acid
脱硫だつりゅう — desulfurization; desulphurisation; desulphurization

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 硫 have?

The kanji 硫 (sulphur) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 硫?

硫 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 硫 mean?

硫 means: sulphur. On'yomi readings: リュウ.

What JLPT level is 硫?

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