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面

面 — mask, face, features

Learn the correct stroke order for 面 (mask), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 39 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)メンmen、ベンben
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おもomo、おもてomote、つらtsura
Strokes9
Radical面
Frequency#186
Meaningsmask, face, features, surface

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一面いちめんone face; one surfacenoun
仮面かめんmasknoun
画面がめんscreen (of a TV, computer, etc.)noun
海面かいめんsea level; (surface of) seanoun
外面がいめんouter surface; outside; exteriornoun
額面がくめんface value; parnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 面 (mask) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 面.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 面 is #186, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一面いちめん — one face; one surface
仮面かめん — mask
画面がめん — screen (of a TV, computer, etc.)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 面 have?

The kanji 面 (mask) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 面?

面 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 面 mean?

面 means: mask, face, features, surface. On'yomi readings: メン, ベン. Kun'yomi readings: おも, おもて, つら.

What JLPT level is 面?

面 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.