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突

突 — stab, protruding, thrust

Learn the correct stroke order for 突 (stab), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)トツtotsu、カka
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つ.くtsuku
Strokes8
Radical穴
Frequency#521
Meaningsstab, protruding, thrust, pierce, prick, collision, sudden

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

煙突えんとつchimney; smokestack; funnel (of a ship)noun
激突げきとつcrash; smashing (into); rammingnoun
衝突しょうとつcollision; crash; impactnoun
追突ついとつrear-end collisionnoun
唐突とうとつabrupt; suddenna-adjective
突きつきthrust; stab; lungenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 突 (stab) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 穴.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 突 is #521, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

煙突えんとつ — chimney; smokestack; funnel (of a ship)
激突げきとつ — crash; smashing (into); ramming
衝突しょうとつ — collision; crash; impact

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 突 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 突?

突 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 突 mean?

突 means: stab, protruding, thrust, pierce, prick, collision, sudden. On'yomi readings: トツ, カ. Kun'yomi readings: つ.く.

What JLPT level is 突?

突 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.