翼 — wing, plane, flank
Learn the correct stroke order for 翼 (wing), a 17-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Common Words
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 翼 (wing) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 羽.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 翼 is #1201, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (羽)
Same reading
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 翼 have?
The kanji 翼 (wing) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 翼?
翼 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 翼 mean?
翼 means: wing, plane, flank. On'yomi readings: ヨク. Kun'yomi readings: つばさ.
What JLPT level is 翼?
翼 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.