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青

青 — blue, green

Learn the correct stroke order for 青 (blue), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 18 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)セイsei、ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あおao、あお-ao、あお.いaoi
Strokes8
Radical靑
Frequency#589
Meaningsblue, green

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 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

青いあおいblue; azurei-adjective
青果せいかfruits and vegetables; producenoun
青空あおぞらblue skynoun
青酸せいさんhydrocyanic acid; prussic acid; hydrogen cyanidenoun
青春せいしゅんyouth; adolescence; springtime of lifenoun
青色あおいろbluenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 青 (blue) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 靑.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 青 is #589, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

青いあおい — blue; azure
青果せいか — fruits and vegetables; produce
青空あおぞら — blue sky

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 青 have?

The kanji 青 (blue) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 青?

青 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 青 mean?

青 means: blue, green. On'yomi readings: セイ, ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: あお, あお-, あお.い.

What JLPT level is 青?

青 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.