虹 — rainbow
Learn the correct stroke order for 虹 (rainbow), a 9-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
Try Writing It
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Common Words
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 虹 (rainbow) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 虫.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 虹 is #2110, making it a moderately common kanji.
Example Words in Context
Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 虹 have?
The kanji 虹 (rainbow) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 虹?
虹 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 虹 mean?
虹 means: rainbow. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: にじ.
What JLPT level is 虹?
虹 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.