臓

臓 — entrails, viscera, bowels

Learn the correct stroke order for 臓 (entrails), a 19-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 619 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゾウzou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はらわたharawata
Strokes19
Radical肉
Frequency#991
Meaningsentrails, viscera, bowels

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

肝臓かんぞうlivernoun
心臓しんぞうheartnoun
腎臓じんぞうkidneynoun
臓器ぞうきinternal organs; visceranoun
内臓ないぞうinternal organs; visceranoun
臓ぞうviscera; bowelsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 臓 (entrails) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 19 strokes with radical 肉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 臓 is #991, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

肝臓かんぞう — liver
心臓しんぞう — heart
腎臓じんぞう — kidney

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 臓 have?

The kanji 臓 (entrails) has 19 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 臓?

臓 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 臓 mean?

臓 means: entrails, viscera, bowels. On'yomi readings: ゾウ. Kun'yomi readings: はらわた.

What JLPT level is 臓?

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