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糧

糧 — provisions, food, bread

Learn the correct stroke order for 糧 (provisions), a 18-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school18 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)リョウryou、ロウrou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かてkate
Strokes18
Radical米
Frequency#1354
Meaningsprovisions, food, bread

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

食糧しょくりょうfood (esp. staple food such as rice or wheat); provisions; rationsnoun
糧食りょうしょくprovisionsnoun
兵糧ひょうろう(army) provisions; foodnoun
食糧庁しょくりょうちょうfood agencynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 糧 (provisions) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 米.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 糧 is #1354, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

食糧しょくりょう — food (esp. staple food such as rice or wheat); provisions; rations
糧食りょうしょく — provisions
兵糧ひょうろう — (army) provisions; food

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (米)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 糧 have?

The kanji 糧 (provisions) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 糧?

糧 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 糧 mean?

糧 means: provisions, food, bread. On'yomi readings: リョウ, ロウ. Kun'yomi readings: かて.

What JLPT level is 糧?

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