錮

錮 — confinement, to tie

Learn the correct stroke order for 錮 (confinement), a 16-stroke kanji.

Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 16

On'yomi (音読み)コko

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふさ.ぐfusagu

Strokes16

Radical金

Frequency—

Meaningsconfinement, to tie

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

禁錮きんこimprisonment (without forced labour); incarceration; confinementnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 錮 (confinement) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 16 strokes with radical 金.

Example Words in Context

禁錮きんこ — imprisonment (without forced labour); incarceration; confinement

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 錮 have?

The kanji 錮 (confinement) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 錮?

錮 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 錮 mean?

錮 means: confinement, to tie. On'yomi readings: コ. Kun'yomi readings: ふさ.ぐ.