衣 — garment, clothes, dressing
Learn the correct stroke order for 衣 (garment), a 6-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 衣 (garment) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 衣.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 衣 is #1214, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 衣 have?
The kanji 衣 (garment) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 衣?
衣 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 衣 mean?
衣 means: garment, clothes, dressing. On'yomi readings: イ, エ. Kun'yomi readings: ころも, きぬ, -ぎ.
What JLPT level is 衣?
衣 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.