隙

隙 — crevice, fissure, discord

Learn the correct stroke order for 隙 (crevice), a 13-stroke kanji.

Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 13

On'yomi (音読み)ゲキgeki、キャクkyaku、ケキkeki

Kun'yomi (訓読み)すきsuki、す.くsuku、す.かすsukasu、ひまhima

Strokes13

Radical阜

Frequency—

Meaningscrevice, fissure, discord, opportunity, leisure

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

隙間すきまgap; opening; aperturenoun

隙すきgap; opening; roomnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 隙 (crevice) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 13 strokes with radical 阜.

Example Words in Context

隙間すきま — gap; opening; aperture

隙すき — gap; opening; room

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 隙 have?

The kanji 隙 (crevice) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 隙?

隙 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 隙 mean?

隙 means: crevice, fissure, discord, opportunity, leisure. On'yomi readings: ゲキ, キャク, ケキ. Kun'yomi readings: すき, す.く, す.かす, ひま.