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踏

踏 — step, trample, carry through

Learn the correct stroke order for 踏 (step), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふ.むfumu、ふ.まえるfumaeru
Strokes15
Radical足
Frequency#723
Meaningsstep, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment

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.

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Common Words

踏むふむto step on; to tread on; to trample onverb
舞踏ぶとうdance (esp. Western style); dancingnoun
雑踏ざっとうhustle and bustle; throng; crowdnoun
踏切ふみきりrailway crossing; railroad crossing; train crossingnoun
足踏みあしぶみstepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stompingnoun
踏み絵ふみえfumi-e; fumie; tablet bearing Christian images, on which Edo-period authorities forced suspected Christians to tramplenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 踏 (step) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 足.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 踏 is #723, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

踏むふむ — to step on; to tread on; to trample on
舞踏ぶとう — dance (esp. Western style); dancing
雑踏ざっとう — hustle and bustle; throng; crowd

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 踏 have?

The kanji 踏 (step) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 踏?

踏 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 踏 mean?

踏 means: step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: ふ.む, ふ.まえる.

What JLPT level is 踏?

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