綿 — cotton
Learn the correct stroke order for 綿 (cotton), a 14-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 綿 (cotton) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 糸.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 綿 is #1495, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 綿 have?
The kanji 綿 (cotton) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 綿?
綿 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 綿 mean?
綿 means: cotton. On'yomi readings: メン. Kun'yomi readings: わた.
What JLPT level is 綿?
綿 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.