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荷

荷 — baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden)

Learn the correct stroke order for 荷 (baggage), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 310 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カka
Kun'yomi (訓読み)にni
Strokes10
Radical艸
Frequency#1230
Meaningsbaggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden), shoulder (a gun), load, cargo, freight

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

荷札にふだlabel; tagnoun
荷台にだい(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof racknoun
荷物にもつluggage; baggage; packagenoun
集荷しゅうかcollection of cargo (esp. produce, etc.); cargo bookingnoun
出荷しゅっかshipping; shipment; forwardingnoun
入荷にゅうかarrival of goods; goods receivednoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 荷 (baggage) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 荷 is #1230, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

荷札にふだ — label; tag
荷台にだい — (truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
荷物にもつ — luggage; baggage; package

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 荷 have?

The kanji 荷 (baggage) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 荷?

荷 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 荷 mean?

荷 means: baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden), shoulder (a gun), load, cargo, freight. On'yomi readings: カ. Kun'yomi readings: に.

What JLPT level is 荷?

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