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茂

茂 — overgrown, grow thick, be luxuriant

Learn the correct stroke order for 茂 (overgrown), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)モmo
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しげ.るshigeru
Strokes8
Radical艸
Frequency#1188
Meaningsovergrown, grow thick, be luxuriant

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

繁茂はんもflourishing (of plants); thriving; luxuriant growthnoun
茂るしげるto grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampantverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 茂 (overgrown) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 茂 is #1188, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

繁茂はんも — flourishing (of plants); thriving; luxuriant growth
茂るしげる — to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

模imitation畝furrow

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 茂 have?

The kanji 茂 (overgrown) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 茂?

茂 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 茂 mean?

茂 means: overgrown, grow thick, be luxuriant. On'yomi readings: モ. Kun'yomi readings: しげ.る.

What JLPT level is 茂?

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