血 — blood
Learn the correct stroke order for 血 (blood), a 6-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Common Words
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 血 (blood) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 血.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 血 is #832, making it a frequently used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (血)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 血 have?
The kanji 血 (blood) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 血?
血 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 血 mean?
血 means: blood. On'yomi readings: ケツ. Kun'yomi readings: ち.
What JLPT level is 血?
血 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.