蓋

蓋 — cover, lid, flap

Learn the correct stroke order for 蓋 (cover), a 13-stroke kanji.

Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 13

On'yomi (音読み)ガイgai、カイkai、コウkou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふたfuta、けだ.しkedashi、おお.うoou、かさkasa、かこうkakou

Strokes13

Radical艸

Frequency#2388

Meaningscover, lid, flap

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

蓋ふたcover; lid; capnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 蓋 (cover) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 13 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 蓋 is #2388, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

蓋ふた — cover; lid; cap

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 蓋 have?

The kanji 蓋 (cover) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 蓋?

蓋 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 蓋 mean?

蓋 means: cover, lid, flap. On'yomi readings: ガイ, カイ, コウ. Kun'yomi readings: ふた, けだ.し, おお.う, かさ, かこう.