絵 — picture, drawing, painting
Learn the correct stroke order for 絵 (picture), a 12-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 絵 (picture) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 糸.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 絵 is #895, making it a frequently used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 絵 have?
The kanji 絵 (picture) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 絵?
絵 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 絵 mean?
絵 means: picture, drawing, painting, sketch. On'yomi readings: カイ, エ.
What JLPT level is 絵?
絵 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.