貪

貪 — covet, indulge in

Learn the correct stroke order for 貪 (covet), a 11-stroke kanji.

Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 11

On'yomi (音読み)タンtan、ドンdon、トンton

Kun'yomi (訓読み)むさぼ.るmusaboru

Strokes11

Radical貝

Frequency—

Meaningscovet, indulge in

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

貪るむさぼるto covet; to crave; to be greedy forverb

貪欲どんよくgreedy; avaricious; covetousna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 貪 (covet) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 11 strokes with radical 貝.

Example Words in Context

貪るむさぼる — to covet; to crave; to be greedy for

貪欲どんよく — greedy; avaricious; covetous

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (貝)

貝shellfish 負defeat 貞upright 財property 貢tribute 責blame 販marketing 貨freight

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 貪 have?

The kanji 貪 (covet) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 貪?

貪 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 貪 mean?

貪 means: covet, indulge in. On'yomi readings: タン, ドン, トン. Kun'yomi readings: むさぼ.る.