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貢

貢 — tribute, support, finance

Learn the correct stroke order for 貢 (tribute), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou、クku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)みつ.ぐmitsugu
Strokes10
Radical貝
Frequency#956
Meaningstribute, support, finance

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.

Draw stroke 1 of 10 — start from the green dot

Common Words

貢献こうけんcontribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 貢 (tribute) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 貝.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 貢 is #956, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

貢献こうけん — contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (貝)

貝shellfish負defeat貞upright財property責blame販marketing貨freight貫pierce

Same reading

宮Shinto shrine攻aggression拡broaden抗confront江creek皇emperor興entertain康ease

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 貢 have?

The kanji 貢 (tribute) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 貢?

貢 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 貢 mean?

貢 means: tribute, support, finance. On'yomi readings: コウ, ク. Kun'yomi readings: みつ.ぐ.

What JLPT level is 貢?

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