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碑

碑 — tombstone, monument

Learn the correct stroke order for 碑 (tombstone), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヒhi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)いしぶみishibumi
Strokes14
Radical石
Frequency#1792
Meaningstombstone, monument

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

石碑せきひstone monumentnoun
碑文ひぶんinscription; epitaph; epigraphnoun
碑いしぶみstone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations); stele; stelanoun
記念碑きねんひcommemorative plaque (usu. on a stone); stone monument (bearing an inscription)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 碑 (tombstone) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 石.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 碑 is #1792, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

石碑せきひ — stone monument
碑文ひぶん — inscription; epitaph; epigraph
碑いしぶみ — stone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations); stele; stela

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 碑 have?

The kanji 碑 (tombstone) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 碑?

碑 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 碑 mean?

碑 means: tombstone, monument. On'yomi readings: ヒ. Kun'yomi readings: いしぶみ.

What JLPT level is 碑?

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