辣

辣 — pungent, spicy, harsh

Learn the correct stroke order for 辣 (pungent), a 14-stroke kanji.

Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ラツratsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)から.いkarai
Strokes14
Radical辛
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Meaningspungent, spicy, harsh, cruel, severe

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 14 — start from the green dot

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 辣 (pungent) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 14 strokes with radical 辛.

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (辛)

Same reading

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 辣 have?

The kanji 辣 (pungent) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 辣?

辣 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 辣 mean?

辣 means: pungent, spicy, harsh, cruel, severe. On'yomi readings: ラツ. Kun'yomi readings: から.い.