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稚

稚 — immature, young

Learn the correct stroke order for 稚 (immature), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チchi、ジji
Kun'yomi (訓読み)いとけないitokenai、おさないosanai、おくてokute、おでるoderu
Strokes13
Radical禾
Frequency#1560
Meaningsimmature, young

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

稚魚ちぎょfry; juvenile fish; fingerlingnoun
稚拙ちせつunskillful; childish; immaturena-adjective
幼稚ようちinfancynoun
幼稚園ようちえんkindergarten (in Japan, non-compulsory education from age 3 until primary school); preschoolnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 稚 (immature) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 禾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 稚 is #1560, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

稚魚ちぎょ — fry; juvenile fish; fingerling
稚拙ちせつ — unskillful; childish; immature
幼稚ようち — infancy

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 稚 have?

The kanji 稚 (immature) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 稚?

稚 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 稚 mean?

稚 means: immature, young. On'yomi readings: チ, ジ. Kun'yomi readings: いとけない, おさない, おくて, おでる.

What JLPT level is 稚?

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