複

複 — duplicate, double, compound

Learn the correct stroke order for 複 (duplicate), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 514 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 14

On'yomi (音読み)フクfuku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes14

Radical衣

Frequency#915

Meaningsduplicate, double, compound, multiple

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

複合ふくごうcomposite; combined; complexnoun

複雑ふくざつcomplex; complicated; intricatena-adjective

複写ふくしゃcopying; duplication; reproductionnoun

複数ふくすうplural; multiplenoun

複製ふくせいreproduction; duplication; reprintingnoun

複利ふくりcompound interestnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 複 (duplicate) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 衣.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 複 is #915, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

複合ふくごう — composite; combined; complex

複雑ふくざつ — complex; complicated; intricate

複写ふくしゃ — copying; duplication; reproduction

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 複 have?

The kanji 複 (duplicate) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 複?

複 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 複 mean?

複 means: duplicate, double, compound, multiple. On'yomi readings: フク.

What JLPT level is 複?

複 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.