賊

賊 — burglar, rebel, traitor

Learn the correct stroke order for 賊 (burglar), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゾクzoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes13
Radical貝
Frequency#2045
Meaningsburglar, rebel, traitor, robber

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

海賊かいぞくpiratenoun
山賊さんぞくbandit; brigandnoun
盗賊とうぞくthief; robber; burglarnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 賊 (burglar) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 貝.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 賊 is #2045, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

海賊かいぞく — pirate
山賊さんぞく — bandit; brigand
盗賊とうぞく — thief; robber; burglar

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 賊 have?

The kanji 賊 (burglar) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 賊?

賊 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 賊 mean?

賊 means: burglar, rebel, traitor, robber. On'yomi readings: ゾク.

What JLPT level is 賊?

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