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雲

雲 — cloud

Learn the correct stroke order for 雲 (cloud), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 212 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 12
On'yomi (音読み)ウンun
Kun'yomi (訓読み)くもkumo、-ぐもgumo
Strokes12
Radical雨
Frequency#1256
Meaningscloud

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 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

暗雲あんうんdark cloudsnoun
雨雲あまぐもrain cloudnoun
風雲ふううんwinds and clouds; nature; the elementsnoun
青雲せいうんblue sky; azure skynoun
雲くもcloudnoun
雲行きくもゆきweather; look of the skynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 雲 (cloud) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 雨.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 雲 is #1256, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

暗雲あんうん — dark clouds
雨雲あまぐも — rain cloud
風雲ふううん — winds and clouds; nature; the elements

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (雨)

雨rain雪snow雰atmosphere電electricity零zero雷thunder需demand震quake

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 雲 have?

The kanji 雲 (cloud) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 雲?

雲 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 雲 mean?

雲 means: cloud. On'yomi readings: ウン. Kun'yomi readings: くも, -ぐも.

What JLPT level is 雲?

雲 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.