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鉛

鉛 — lead

Learn the correct stroke order for 鉛 (lead), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)エンen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)なまりnamari
Strokes13
Radical金
Frequency#1710
Meaningslead

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 13 — start from the green dot

Common Words

亜鉛あえんzinc (Zn)noun
鉛筆えんぴつ(wooden) pencilnoun
黒鉛こくえんgraphitenoun
鉛なまりlead (Pb)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 鉛 (lead) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 鉛 is #1710, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

亜鉛あえん — zinc (Zn)
鉛筆えんぴつ — (wooden) pencil
黒鉛こくえん — graphite

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 鉛 have?

The kanji 鉛 (lead) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 鉛?

鉛 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 鉛 mean?

鉛 means: lead. On'yomi readings: エン. Kun'yomi readings: なまり.

What JLPT level is 鉛?

鉛 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.