虎 — tiger, drunkard
Learn the correct stroke order for 虎 (tiger), a 8-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
Try Writing It
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Common Words
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 虎 (tiger) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 虍.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 虎 is #1653, making it a moderately common kanji.
Example Words in Context
Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (虍)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 虎 have?
The kanji 虎 (tiger) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 虎?
虎 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 虎 mean?
虎 means: tiger, drunkard. On'yomi readings: コ. Kun'yomi readings: とら.
What JLPT level is 虎?
虎 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.