陵

陵 — mausoleum, imperial tomb, mound

Learn the correct stroke order for 陵 (mausoleum), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)リョウryou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)みささぎmisasagi
Strokes11
Radical阜
Frequency#1746
Meaningsmausoleum, imperial tomb, mound, hill

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

丘陵きゅうりょうhill; hillocknoun
陵みささぎimperial mausoleum; Emperor's tombnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 陵 (mausoleum) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 阜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 陵 is #1746, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

丘陵きゅうりょう — hill; hillock
陵みささぎ — imperial mausoleum; Emperor's tomb

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 陵 have?

The kanji 陵 (mausoleum) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 陵?

陵 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 陵 mean?

陵 means: mausoleum, imperial tomb, mound, hill. On'yomi readings: リョウ. Kun'yomi readings: みささぎ.

What JLPT level is 陵?

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