翁 — venerable old man
Learn the correct stroke order for 翁 (venerable old man), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 翁 (venerable old man) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 羽.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 翁 is #2064, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 翁 have?
The kanji 翁 (venerable old man) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 翁?
翁 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 翁 mean?
翁 means: venerable old man. On'yomi readings: オウ. Kun'yomi readings: おきな.
What JLPT level is 翁?
翁 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.