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鍋

鍋 — pot, pan, kettle

Learn the correct stroke order for 鍋 (pot), a 17-stroke kanji.

Secondary school17 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カka
Kun'yomi (訓読み)なべnabe
Strokes17
Radical金
Frequency#1810
Meaningspot, pan, kettle

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 17 — start from the green dot

Common Words

鍋なべpan; pot; saucepannoun
鍋料理なべりょうりhot pot cookingnoun
もつ鍋もつなべhot pot stew made with offal, vegetables and (often) misonoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 鍋 (pot) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 17 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 鍋 is #1810, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

鍋なべ — pan; pot; saucepan
鍋料理なべりょうり — hot pot cooking
もつ鍋もつなべ — hot pot stew made with offal, vegetables and (often) miso

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 鍋 have?

The kanji 鍋 (pot) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 鍋?

鍋 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 鍋 mean?

鍋 means: pot, pan, kettle. On'yomi readings: カ. Kun'yomi readings: なべ.