腺

腺 — gland, (kokuji)

Learn the correct stroke order for 腺 (gland), a 13-stroke kanji.

Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 13

On'yomi (音読み)センsen

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes13

Radical肉

Frequency—

Meaningsgland, (kokuji)

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

甲状腺こうじょうせんthyroid (gland)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 腺 (gland) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 13 strokes with radical 肉.

Example Words in Context

甲状腺こうじょうせん — thyroid (gland)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (肉)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 腺 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 腺?

腺 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 腺 mean?

腺 means: gland, (kokuji). On'yomi readings: セン.