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谷

谷 — valley

Learn the correct stroke order for 谷 (valley), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 27 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)コクkoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たにtani、きわ.まるkiwamaru
Strokes7
Radical谷
Frequency#508
Meaningsvalley

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

峡谷きょうこくgorge; ravine; canyonnoun
渓谷けいこくvalley (with a river running through it); gorge; ravinenoun
谷間たにまvalley; ravine; gorgenoun
谷川たにがわmountain streamnoun
谷底たにぞこvalley floor; bottom of a gorge; bottom of a ravinenoun
渋谷しぶやShibuya City (special ward of Tokyo); Shibuyanoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

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

In newspaper frequency rankings, 谷 is #508, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

峡谷きょうこく — gorge; ravine; canyon
渓谷けいこく — valley (with a river running through it); gorge; ravine
谷間たにま — valley; ravine; gorge

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 谷 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 谷?

谷 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 谷 mean?

谷 means: valley. On'yomi readings: コク. Kun'yomi readings: たに, きわ.まる.

What JLPT level is 谷?

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