笛 — flute, clarinet, pipe
Learn the correct stroke order for 笛 (flute), a 11-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 笛 (flute) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 竹.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 笛 is #1928, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 笛 have?
The kanji 笛 (flute) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 笛?
笛 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 笛 mean?
笛 means: flute, clarinet, pipe, whistle, bagpipe, piccolo. On'yomi readings: テキ. Kun'yomi readings: ふえ.
What JLPT level is 笛?
笛 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.