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舟

舟 — boat, ship

Learn the correct stroke order for 舟 (boat), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school6 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふねfune、ふな-funa、-ぶねbune
Strokes6
Radical舟
Frequency#1786
Meaningsboat, ship

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 6 — start from the green dot

Common Words

舟艇しゅうていboat; watercraftnoun
小舟こぶねsmall boatnoun
呉越同舟ごえつどうしゅうbitter enemies in the same boat; rivals finding themselves together by chance; strange bedfellowsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 舟 (boat) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 舟.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 舟 is #1786, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

舟艇しゅうてい — boat; watercraft
小舟こぶね — small boat
呉越同舟ごえつどうしゅう — bitter enemies in the same boat; rivals finding themselves together by chance; strange bedfellows

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 舟 have?

The kanji 舟 (boat) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 舟?

舟 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 舟 mean?

舟 means: boat, ship. On'yomi readings: シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: ふね, ふな-, -ぶね.

What JLPT level is 舟?

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