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藍

藍 — indigo

Learn the correct stroke order for 藍 (indigo), a 18-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school18 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ランran
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あいai
Strokes18
Radical艸
Frequency#2043
Meaningsindigo

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 18 — start from the green dot

Common Words

藍あいdyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 藍 (indigo) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 藍 is #2043, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

藍あい — dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 藍 have?

The kanji 藍 (indigo) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 藍?

藍 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 藍 mean?

藍 means: indigo. On'yomi readings: ラン. Kun'yomi readings: あい.

What JLPT level is 藍?

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