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葛

葛 — arrowroot, kudzu

Learn the correct stroke order for 葛 (arrowroot), a 12-stroke kanji.

Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カツkatsu、カチkachi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つづらtsuzura、くずkuzu
Strokes12
Radical艸
Frequency#1547
Meaningsarrowroot, kudzu

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

葛藤かっとうconflict; complication; troublesnoun
葛くずkudzu (Pueraria montana); Japanese arrowrootnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 葛 (arrowroot) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 12 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 葛 is #1547, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

葛藤かっとう — conflict; complication; troubles
葛くず — kudzu (Pueraria montana); Japanese arrowroot

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 葛 have?

The kanji 葛 (arrowroot) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 葛?

葛 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 葛 mean?

葛 means: arrowroot, kudzu. On'yomi readings: カツ, カチ. Kun'yomi readings: つづら, くず.