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角

角 — angle, corner, square

Learn the correct stroke order for 角 (angle), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 27 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)カクkaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かどkado、つのtsuno
Strokes7
Radical角
Frequency#805
Meaningsangle, corner, square, horn, antlers

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.

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Common Words

一角いっかくcorner; section; pointnoun
鋭角えいかくacute anglenoun
外角がいかくexternal angle; exterior anglenoun
街角まちかどstreet cornernoun
角度かくどanglenoun
角膜かくまくcorneanoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 角 (angle) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 角.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 角 is #805, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一角いっかく — corner; section; point
鋭角えいかく — acute angle
外角がいかく — external angle; exterior angle

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 角 have?

The kanji 角 (angle) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 角?

角 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 角 mean?

角 means: angle, corner, square, horn, antlers. On'yomi readings: カク. Kun'yomi readings: かど, つの.

What JLPT level is 角?

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