鉄 — iron
Learn the correct stroke order for 鉄 (iron), a 13-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 鉄 (iron) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 金.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 鉄 is #672, making it a frequently used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 鉄 have?
The kanji 鉄 (iron) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 鉄?
鉄 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 鉄 mean?
鉄 means: iron. On'yomi readings: テツ. Kun'yomi readings: くろがね.
What JLPT level is 鉄?
鉄 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.