金

金 — gold

Learn the correct stroke order for 金 (gold), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 18 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)キンkin、コンkon、ゴンgon

Kun'yomi (訓読み)かねkane、かな-kana、-がねgane

Strokes8

Radical金

Frequency#53

Meaningsgold

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

お金おかねmoneynoun

黄金おうごんgold (Au)noun

換金かんきんrealization (of goods into money); conversion (into money); liquidationnoun

基金ききんfund; foundationnoun

寄金ききんcontribution; donationnoun

金貨きんかgold coinnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 金 (gold) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 金 is #53, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

お金おかね — money

黄金おうごん — gold (Au)

換金かんきん — realization (of goods into money); conversion (into money); liquidation

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (金)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 金 have?

The kanji 金 (gold) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 金?

金 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 金 mean?

金 means: gold. On'yomi readings: キン, コン, ゴン. Kun'yomi readings: かね, かな-, -がね.

What JLPT level is 金?

金 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.