跳

跳 — hop, leap up, spring

Learn the correct stroke order for 跳 (hop), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 13

On'yomi (音読み)チョウchou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)は.ねるhaneru、と.ぶtobu、-と.びtobi

Strokes13

Radical足

Frequency#1716

Meaningshop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance, buck, splash, sputter, snap

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

跳躍ちょうやくjump; leap; skipnoun

跳ねるはねるto jump; to leap; to pranceverb

縄跳びなわとびskipping rope; jump ropenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

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

In newspaper frequency rankings, 跳 is #1716, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

跳躍ちょうやく — jump; leap; skip

跳ねるはねる — to jump; to leap; to prance

縄跳びなわとび — skipping rope; jump rope

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (足)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 跳 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 跳?

跳 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 跳 mean?

跳 means: hop, leap up, spring, jerk, prance, buck, splash, sputter, snap. On'yomi readings: チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: は.ねる, と.ぶ, -と.び.

What JLPT level is 跳?

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