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霧

霧 — fog, mist

Learn the correct stroke order for 霧 (fog), a 19-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school19 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ムmu、ボウbou、ブbu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)きりkiri
Strokes19
Radical雨
Frequency#1747
Meaningsfog, mist

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 19 — start from the green dot

Common Words

朝霧あさぎりmorning fog; morning mistnoun
濃霧のうむheavy fog; dense fog; thick fognoun
霧雨きりさめdrizzle; light rainnoun
夕霧ゆうぎりevening mistnoun
霧きりfog; mistnoun
黒い霧くろいきりthick fog (of suspicion); black veil of secrecy; covered-up crime, unethical act, etc.expression

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 霧 (fog) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 19 strokes with radical 雨.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 霧 is #1747, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

朝霧あさぎり — morning fog; morning mist
濃霧のうむ — heavy fog; dense fog; thick fog
霧雨きりさめ — drizzle; light rain

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (雨)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 霧 have?

The kanji 霧 (fog) has 19 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 霧?

霧 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 霧 mean?

霧 means: fog, mist. On'yomi readings: ム, ボウ, ブ. Kun'yomi readings: きり.

What JLPT level is 霧?

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