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蚕

蚕 — silkworm

Learn the correct stroke order for 蚕 (silkworm), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 610 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サンsan、テンten
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かいこkaiko、こko
Strokes10
Radical虫
Frequency#2272
Meaningssilkworm

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

蚕糸さんしsilk thread; silk yarnnoun
養蚕ようさんsericulture; silkworm culture; silkworm raisingnoun
蚕かいこsilkworm (Bombyx mori)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 蚕 (silkworm) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 虫.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 蚕 is #2272, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

蚕糸さんし — silk thread; silk yarn
養蚕ようさん — sericulture; silkworm culture; silkworm raising
蚕かいこ — silkworm (Bombyx mori)

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 蚕 have?

The kanji 蚕 (silkworm) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 蚕?

蚕 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 蚕 mean?

蚕 means: silkworm. On'yomi readings: サン, テン. Kun'yomi readings: かいこ, こ.

What JLPT level is 蚕?

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