銅

銅 — copper

Learn the correct stroke order for 銅 (copper), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 514 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ドウdou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あかがねakagane
Strokes14
Radical金
Frequency#1505
Meaningscopper

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 14 — start from the green dot

Common Words

青銅せいどうbronzenoun
銅貨どうかcopper coinnoun
銅山どうざんcopper minenoun
銅像どうぞうbronze statuenoun
銅どうcopper (Cu)noun
銅版画どうはんがcopperplate engraving; etchingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 銅 (copper) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 銅 is #1505, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

青銅せいどう — bronze
銅貨どうか — copper coin
銅山どうざん — copper mine

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 銅 have?

The kanji 銅 (copper) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 銅?

銅 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 銅 mean?

銅 means: copper. On'yomi readings: ドウ. Kun'yomi readings: あかがね.

What JLPT level is 銅?

銅 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.