陛

陛 — highness, steps (of throne)

Learn the correct stroke order for 陛 (highness), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 610 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヘイhei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes10
Radical阜
Frequency#1429
Meaningshighness, steps (of throne)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

陛下へいかYour Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majestynoun
天皇陛下てんのうへいかHis Majesty the Emperornoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 陛 (highness) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 阜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 陛 is #1429, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

陛下へいか — Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
天皇陛下てんのうへいか — His Majesty the Emperor

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 陛 have?

The kanji 陛 (highness) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 陛?

陛 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 陛 mean?

陛 means: highness, steps (of throne). On'yomi readings: ヘイ.

What JLPT level is 陛?

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