肺

肺 — lungs

Learn the correct stroke order for 肺 (lungs), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 69 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハイhai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes9
Radical肉
Frequency#1387
Meaningslungs

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

肺炎はいえんpneumonianoun
肺はいlungnoun
肺結核はいけっかくpulmonary tuberculosisnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 肺 (lungs) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 肉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 肺 is #1387, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

肺炎はいえん — pneumonia
肺はい — lung
肺結核はいけっかく — pulmonary tuberculosis

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 肺 have?

The kanji 肺 (lungs) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 肺?

肺 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 肺 mean?

肺 means: lungs. On'yomi readings: ハイ.

What JLPT level is 肺?

肺 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.