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腹

腹 — abdomen, belly, stomach

Learn the correct stroke order for 腹 (abdomen), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 613 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)フクfuku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はらhara
Strokes13
Radical肉
Frequency#1286
Meaningsabdomen, belly, stomach

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

お腹おなかbelly; abdomen; stomachnoun
空腹くうふくempty stomach; hungernoun
切腹せっぷくseppuku; harakiri; ritual suicide by disembowelmentnoun
中腹ちゅうふくhalfway up (down) a mountain; mountainsidenoun
腹心ふくしんone's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainernoun
腹痛ふくつうstomach ache; abdominal painnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 腹 (abdomen) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 肉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 腹 is #1286, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

お腹おなか — belly; abdomen; stomach
空腹くうふく — empty stomach; hunger
切腹せっぷく — seppuku; harakiri; ritual suicide by disembowelment

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 腹 have?

The kanji 腹 (abdomen) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 腹?

腹 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 腹 mean?

腹 means: abdomen, belly, stomach. On'yomi readings: フク. Kun'yomi readings: はら.

What JLPT level is 腹?

腹 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.