隆

隆 — hump, high, noble

Learn the correct stroke order for 隆 (hump), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)リュウryuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes11
Radical阜
Frequency#1109
Meaningshump, high, noble, prosperity

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

興隆こうりゅうrise; prosperitynoun
隆起りゅうきprotuberance; bulge; protrusionnoun
隆盛りゅうせいprosperity; flourishing; thrivingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 隆 (hump) 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, 隆 is #1109, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

興隆こうりゅう — rise; prosperity
隆起りゅうき — protuberance; bulge; protrusion
隆盛りゅうせい — prosperity; flourishing; thriving

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 隆 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 隆?

隆 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 隆 mean?

隆 means: hump, high, noble, prosperity. On'yomi readings: リュウ.

What JLPT level is 隆?

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