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蜂

蜂 — bee, wasp, hornet

Learn the correct stroke order for 蜂 (bee), a 13-stroke kanji.

Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ホウhou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はちhachi
Strokes13
Radical虫
Frequency#2223
Meaningsbee, wasp, hornet

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 13 — start from the green dot

Common Words

蜂蜜はちみつhoneynoun
蜂はちbee; wasp; hornetnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 蜂 (bee) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 13 strokes with radical 虫.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 蜂 is #2223, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

蜂蜜はちみつ — honey
蜂はち — bee; wasp; hornet

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (虫)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 蜂 have?

The kanji 蜂 (bee) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 蜂?

蜂 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 蜂 mean?

蜂 means: bee, wasp, hornet. On'yomi readings: ホウ. Kun'yomi readings: はち.