臼 — mortar
Learn the correct stroke order for 臼 (mortar), a 6-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
Try Writing It
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 臼 (mortar) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 6 strokes with radical 臼.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 臼 is #2048, making it a moderately common kanji.
Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (臼)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 臼 have?
The kanji 臼 (mortar) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 臼?
臼 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 臼 mean?
臼 means: mortar. On'yomi readings: キュウ, グ. Kun'yomi readings: うす, うすづ.く.