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蛮

蛮 — barbarian

Learn the correct stroke order for 蛮 (barbarian), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)バンban
Kun'yomi (訓読み)えびすebisu
Strokes12
Radical虫
Frequency#2339
Meaningsbarbarian

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

南蛮なんばんsouthern barbarians (name used in ancient China for non-Chinese ethnic groups to the south)noun
蛮行ばんこうact of barbarity; barbarism; brutalitynoun
蛮勇ばんゆうfoolhardiness; recklessness; savage valournoun
野蛮やばんsavage; barbarous; barbaricna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 蛮 (barbarian) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 虫.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 蛮 is #2339, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

南蛮なんばん — southern barbarians (name used in ancient China for non-Chinese ethnic groups to the south)
蛮行ばんこう — act of barbarity; barbarism; brutality
蛮勇ばんゆう — foolhardiness; recklessness; savage valour

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 蛮 have?

The kanji 蛮 (barbarian) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 蛮?

蛮 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 蛮 mean?

蛮 means: barbarian. On'yomi readings: バン. Kun'yomi readings: えびす.

What JLPT level is 蛮?

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