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郵

郵 — mail, stagecoach stop

Learn the correct stroke order for 郵 (mail), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 611 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ユウyuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes11
Radical邑
Frequency#917
Meaningsmail, stagecoach stop

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 11 — start from the green dot

Common Words

郵送ゆうそうmailing; postingnoun
郵便ゆうびんmail service; postal service; mailnoun
郵政ゆうせいpostal systemnoun
郵貯ゆうちょpostal (post-office) savings (deposit)noun
郵政省ゆうせいしょう(former) Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (now Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)noun
郵便局ゆうびんきょくpost officenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 郵 (mail) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 邑.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 郵 is #917, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

郵送ゆうそう — mailing; posting
郵便ゆうびん — mail service; postal service; mail
郵政ゆうせい — postal system

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (邑)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 郵 have?

The kanji 郵 (mail) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 郵?

郵 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 郵 mean?

郵 means: mail, stagecoach stop. On'yomi readings: ユウ.

What JLPT level is 郵?

郵 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.