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貼

貼 — stick, paste, apply

Learn the correct stroke order for 貼 (stick), a 12-stroke kanji.

Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)テンten、チョウchou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)は.るharu、つ.くtsuku
Strokes12
Radical貝
Frequency#2444
Meaningsstick, paste, apply

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 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

貼付ちょうふpasting; sticking; attachingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 貼 (stick) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 12 strokes with radical 貝.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 貼 is #2444, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

貼付ちょうふ — pasting; sticking; attaching

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (貝)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 貼 have?

The kanji 貼 (stick) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 貼?

貼 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 貼 mean?

貼 means: stick, paste, apply. On'yomi readings: テン, チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: は.る, つ.く.