羊 — sheep
Learn the correct stroke order for 羊 (sheep), a 6-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
Try Writing It
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Common Words
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 羊 (sheep) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 羊.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 羊 is #1852, making it a moderately common kanji.
Example Words in Context
Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (羊)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 羊 have?
The kanji 羊 (sheep) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 羊?
羊 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 羊 mean?
羊 means: sheep. On'yomi readings: ヨウ. Kun'yomi readings: ひつじ.
What JLPT level is 羊?
羊 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.