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脚

脚 — skids, leg, undercarriage

Learn the correct stroke order for 脚 (skids), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キャクkyaku、キャkya、カクkaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あしashi
Strokes11
Radical肉
Frequency#1228
Meaningsskids, leg, undercarriage, lower part, base

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 11 — start from the green dot

Common Words

脚色きゃくしょくdramatization (e.g. of a novel); dramatisation; adaptation (for the stage or screen)noun
脚本きゃくほんscript; screenplay; scenarionoun
橋脚きょうきゃくbridge pier; pontoon bridgenoun
行脚あんぎゃpilgrimagenoun
失脚しっきゃくlosing one's position; losing one's standing; downfallnoun
立脚りっきゃくbeing based onnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 脚 (skids) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 肉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 脚 is #1228, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

脚色きゃくしょく — dramatization (e.g. of a novel); dramatisation; adaptation (for the stage or screen)
脚本きゃくほん — script; screenplay; scenario
橋脚きょうきゃく — bridge pier; pontoon bridge

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 脚 have?

The kanji 脚 (skids) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 脚?

脚 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 脚 mean?

脚 means: skids, leg, undercarriage, lower part, base. On'yomi readings: キャク, キャ, カク. Kun'yomi readings: あし.

What JLPT level is 脚?

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