芳

芳 — perfume, balmy, favorable

Learn the correct stroke order for 芳 (perfume), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)ホウhou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かんば.しいkanbashii
Strokes7
Radical艸
Frequency#1302
Meaningsperfume, balmy, favorable, fragrant

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

芳香ほうこうperfume; fragrance; aromanoun
芳しいかんばしいsweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatici-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 芳 (perfume) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 芳 is #1302, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

芳香ほうこう — perfume; fragrance; aroma
芳しいかんばしい — sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 芳 have?

The kanji 芳 (perfume) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 芳?

芳 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 芳 mean?

芳 means: perfume, balmy, favorable, fragrant. On'yomi readings: ホウ. Kun'yomi readings: かんば.しい.

What JLPT level is 芳?

芳 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.