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臆

臆 — timidity, heart, mind

Learn the correct stroke order for 臆 (timidity), a 17-stroke kanji.

Secondary school17 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)オクoku、ヨクyoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)むねmune、おくするokusuru
Strokes17
Radical肉
Frequency—
Meaningstimidity, heart, mind, fear, cowardly

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

臆病おくびょうcowardly; timid; easily frightenedna-adjective
臆病者おくびょうものcoward; wimpnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 臆 (timidity) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 17 strokes with radical 肉.

Example Words in Context

臆病おくびょう — cowardly; timid; easily frightened
臆病者おくびょうもの — coward; wimp

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 臆 have?

The kanji 臆 (timidity) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 臆?

臆 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 臆 mean?

臆 means: timidity, heart, mind, fear, cowardly. On'yomi readings: オク, ヨク. Kun'yomi readings: むね, おくする.