野

野 — plains, field, rustic

Learn the correct stroke order for 野 (plains), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 211 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヤya、ショsho
Kun'yomi (訓読み)のno、の-no
Strokes11
Radical里
Frequency#120
Meaningsplains, field, rustic, civilian life

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

下野げやresigning from (public) officenoun
外野がいやoutfieldnoun
原野げんやwaste land; wilderness; moornoun
視野しやfield of vision; viewnoun
粗野そやrustic; rude; vulgarna-adjective
内野ないやinfield; diamondnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 野 (plains) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 里.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 野 is #120, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

下野げや — resigning from (public) office
外野がいや — outfield
原野げんや — waste land; wilderness; moor

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (里)

Same reading

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 野 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 野?

野 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 野 mean?

野 means: plains, field, rustic, civilian life. On'yomi readings: ヤ, ショ. Kun'yomi readings: の, の-.

What JLPT level is 野?

野 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.