胞

胞 — placenta, sac, sheath

Learn the correct stroke order for 胞 (placenta), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ホウhou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes9
Radical肉
Frequency#1379
Meaningsplacenta, sac, sheath

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

細胞さいぼうcellnoun
胞子ほうしsporenoun
同胞どうほうbrethren; brothers; fellow countrymennoun
細胞内さいぼうないinside the cell; intracellularnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 胞 (placenta) 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, 胞 is #1379, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

細胞さいぼう — cell
胞子ほうし — spore
同胞どうほう — brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 胞 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 胞?

胞 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 胞 mean?

胞 means: placenta, sac, sheath. On'yomi readings: ホウ.

What JLPT level is 胞?

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