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鐘

鐘 — bell, gong, chimes

Learn the correct stroke order for 鐘 (bell), a 20-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school20 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かねkane
Strokes20
Radical金
Frequency#1681
Meaningsbell, gong, chimes

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 20 — start from the green dot

Common Words

警鐘けいしょうalarm bell; fire bellnoun
鐘楼しょうろうbelfry; bell towernoun
鐘かねbell (often a large hanging bell); chimenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 鐘 (bell) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 20 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 鐘 is #1681, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

警鐘けいしょう — alarm bell; fire bell
鐘楼しょうろう — belfry; bell tower
鐘かね — bell (often a large hanging bell); chime

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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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 鐘 have?

The kanji 鐘 (bell) has 20 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 鐘?

鐘 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 鐘 mean?

鐘 means: bell, gong, chimes. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: かね.

What JLPT level is 鐘?

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