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葬

葬 — interment, bury, shelve

Learn the correct stroke order for 葬 (interment), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ほうむ.るhoumuru
Strokes12
Radical艸
Frequency#754
Meaningsinterment, bury, shelve

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

火葬かそうcremationnoun
葬るほうむるto bury; to inter; to entombverb
葬儀そうぎfuneral; funeral servicenoun
葬式そうしきfuneralnoun
葬送そうそうattending a funeral procession; seeing off the deceased; burial of someone's remainsnoun
葬列そうれつfuneral processionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 葬 (interment) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 葬 is #754, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

火葬かそう — cremation
葬るほうむる — to bury; to inter; to entomb
葬儀そうぎ — funeral; funeral service

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 葬 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 葬?

葬 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 葬 mean?

葬 means: interment, bury, shelve. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: ほうむ.る.

What JLPT level is 葬?

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