釜 — kettle, cauldron, iron pot
Learn the correct stroke order for 釜 (kettle), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 釜 (kettle) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 10 strokes with radical 金.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 釜 is #1761, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 釜 have?
The kanji 釜 (kettle) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 釜?
釜 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 釜 mean?
釜 means: kettle, cauldron, iron pot. On'yomi readings: フ. Kun'yomi readings: かま.