胴 — trunk, torso, hull (ship)
Learn the correct stroke order for 胴 (trunk), a 10-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 胴 (trunk) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 肉.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 胴 is #1904, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 胴 have?
The kanji 胴 (trunk) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 胴?
胴 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 胴 mean?
胴 means: trunk, torso, hull (ship), hub of wheel. On'yomi readings: ドウ.
What JLPT level is 胴?
胴 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.