脂

脂 — fat, grease, tallow

Learn the correct stroke order for 脂 (fat), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シshi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あぶらabura
Strokes10
Radical肉
Frequency#1548
Meaningsfat, grease, tallow, lard, rosin, gum, tar

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

脂身あぶらみfat (of meat); fatty meatnoun
脂肪しぼうfat; grease; blubbernoun
樹脂じゅしresin; rosinnoun
油脂ゆしfats and oilsnoun
脂あぶらfat; tallow; lardnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 脂 (fat) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 肉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 脂 is #1548, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

脂身あぶらみ — fat (of meat); fatty meat
脂肪しぼう — fat; grease; blubber
樹脂じゅし — resin; rosin

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 脂 have?

The kanji 脂 (fat) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 脂?

脂 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 脂 mean?

脂 means: fat, grease, tallow, lard, rosin, gum, tar. On'yomi readings: シ. Kun'yomi readings: あぶら.

What JLPT level is 脂?

脂 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.