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鎌

鎌 — sickle, scythe, trick

Learn the correct stroke order for 鎌 (sickle), a 18-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school18 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)レンren、ケンken
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かまkama
Strokes18
Radical金
Frequency#1587
Meaningssickle, scythe, trick

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 18 — start from the green dot

Common Words

鎌倉かまくらKamakura (city)noun
鎌かまsicklenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 鎌 (sickle) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 鎌 is #1587, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

鎌倉かまくら — Kamakura (city)
鎌かま — sickle

Practice Sheet

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

Related Kanji

Same radical (金)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 鎌 have?

The kanji 鎌 (sickle) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 鎌?

鎌 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 鎌 mean?

鎌 means: sickle, scythe, trick. On'yomi readings: レン, ケン. Kun'yomi readings: かま.

What JLPT level is 鎌?

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