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荒

荒 — laid waste, rough, rude

Learn the correct stroke order for 荒 (laid waste), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あ.らすarasu、あ.れるareru、あら.いarai、すさ.ぶsusabu、すさ.むsusamu、あ.らしarashi
Strokes9
Radical艸
Frequency#1099
Meaningslaid waste, rough, rude, wild

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

荒いあらいrough; wild; violenti-adjective
荒波あらなみraging waves; stormy seasnoun
荒廃こうはいruin; destruction; devastationnoun
荒木あらきlogs in bark; rough wood; unseasoned timbernoun
荒野こうやwasteland; wilderness; deserted landnoun
荒れあれstormy weather; tempest; chaps (of skin)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 荒 (laid waste) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 荒 is #1099, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

荒いあらい — rough; wild; violent
荒波あらなみ — raging waves; stormy seas
荒廃こうはい — ruin; destruction; devastation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 荒 have?

The kanji 荒 (laid waste) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 荒?

荒 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 荒 mean?

荒 means: laid waste, rough, rude, wild. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: あ.らす, あ.れる, あら.い, すさ.ぶ, すさ.む, あ.らし.

What JLPT level is 荒?

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