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胎

胎 — womb, uterus

Learn the correct stroke order for 胎 (womb), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)タイtai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes9
Radical肉
Frequency#1861
Meaningswomb, uterus

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

受胎じゅたいconception; fertilization; fertilisationnoun
堕胎だたいabortion; feticidenoun
胎児たいじfetus; foetus; embryonoun
胎動たいどうfetal movement; movements of the fetus; quickeningnoun
胎盤たいばんplacentanoun
母胎ぼたいwomb; uterusnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 胎 (womb) 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, 胎 is #1861, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

受胎じゅたい — conception; fertilization; fertilisation
堕胎だたい — abortion; feticide
胎児たいじ — fetus; foetus; embryo

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 胎 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 胎?

胎 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 胎 mean?

胎 means: womb, uterus. On'yomi readings: タイ.

What JLPT level is 胎?

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