茨 — briar, thorn
Learn the correct stroke order for 茨 (briar), a 9-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
Try Writing It
Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.
Draw stroke 1 of 9 — start from the green dot
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 茨 (briar) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school. It has 9 strokes with radical 艸.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 茨 is #1203, making it a moderately common kanji.
Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 茨 have?
The kanji 茨 (briar) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 茨?
茨 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 茨 mean?
茨 means: briar, thorn. On'yomi readings: シ, ジ. Kun'yomi readings: いばら, かや, くさぶき.