胆

胆 — gall bladder, courage, pluck

Learn the correct stroke order for 胆 (gall bladder), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)タンtan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)きもkimo
Strokes9
Radical肉
Frequency#1449
Meaningsgall bladder, courage, pluck, nerve

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

魂胆こんたんulterior motive; plot; schemenoun
大胆だいたんbold; daring; audaciousna-adjective
胆石たんせきgallstonenoun
落胆らくたんdiscouragement; despondency; dejectionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 胆 (gall bladder) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 肉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 胆 is #1449, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

魂胆こんたん — ulterior motive; plot; scheme
大胆だいたん — bold; daring; audacious
胆石たんせき — gallstone

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 胆 have?

The kanji 胆 (gall bladder) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 胆?

胆 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 胆 mean?

胆 means: gall bladder, courage, pluck, nerve. On'yomi readings: タン. Kun'yomi readings: きも.

What JLPT level is 胆?

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