褐

褐 — brown, woollen kimono

Learn the correct stroke order for 褐 (brown), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カツkatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes13
Radical衣
Frequency#2186
Meaningsbrown, woollen kimono

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

褐色かっしょくdark brown; colour of tanned skinnoun
茶褐色ちゃかっしょくdark reddish-brown; liver colornoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 褐 (brown) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 衣.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 褐 is #2186, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

褐色かっしょく — dark brown; colour of tanned skin
茶褐色ちゃかっしょく — dark reddish-brown; liver color

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 褐 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 褐?

褐 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 褐 mean?

褐 means: brown, woollen kimono. On'yomi readings: カツ.

What JLPT level is 褐?

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