耕

耕 — till, plow, cultivate

Learn the correct stroke order for 耕 (till), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 510 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たがや.すtagayasu
Strokes10
Radical耒
Frequency#1568
Meaningstill, plow, cultivate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

耕すたがやすto till; to plow; to ploughverb
耕作こうさくcultivation; farmingnoun
耕地こうちarable land; plantation; farmlandnoun
農耕のうこうfarming; agriculture; cultivationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 耕 (till) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 耒.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 耕 is #1568, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

耕すたがやす — to till; to plow; to plough
耕作こうさく — cultivation; farming
耕地こうち — arable land; plantation; farmland

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 耕 have?

The kanji 耕 (till) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 耕?

耕 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 耕 mean?

耕 means: till, plow, cultivate. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: たがや.す.

What JLPT level is 耕?

耕 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.