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童

童 — juvenile, child

Learn the correct stroke order for 童 (juvenile), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 312 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ドウdou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)わらべwarabe
Strokes12
Radical立
Frequency#1138
Meaningsjuvenile, child

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

学童がくどうschoolchild; pupilnoun
児童じどうchildren; juvenilenoun
神童しんどうchild prodigy; infant genius; wonder childnoun
童顔どうがんchild's facenoun
童心どうしんchild's mind; childlike innocence; naivetenoun
童謡どうようchildren's song; nursery rhymenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 童 (juvenile) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 立.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 童 is #1138, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

学童がくどう — schoolchild; pupil
児童じどう — children; juvenile
神童しんどう — child prodigy; infant genius; wonder child

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 童 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 童?

童 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 童 mean?

童 means: juvenile, child. On'yomi readings: ドウ. Kun'yomi readings: わらべ.

What JLPT level is 童?

童 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.