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篤

篤 — fervent, kind, cordial

Learn the correct stroke order for 篤 (fervent), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トクtoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あつ.いatsui
Strokes16
Radical竹
Frequency#1942
Meaningsfervent, kind, cordial, serious, deliberate

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.

Draw stroke 1 of 16 — start from the green dot

Common Words

危篤きとくcritical condition; being on the verge of deathnoun
篤志家とくしかcharitable person; philanthropist; volunteernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 篤 (fervent) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 竹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 篤 is #1942, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

危篤きとく — critical condition; being on the verge of death
篤志家とくしか — charitable person; philanthropist; volunteer

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 篤 have?

The kanji 篤 (fervent) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 篤?

篤 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 篤 mean?

篤 means: fervent, kind, cordial, serious, deliberate. On'yomi readings: トク. Kun'yomi readings: あつ.い.

What JLPT level is 篤?

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