靴

靴 — shoes

Learn the correct stroke order for 靴 (shoes), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カka
Kun'yomi (訓読み)くつkutsu
Strokes13
Radical革
Frequency#1561
Meaningsshoes

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

革靴かわぐつleather shoes; leather bootsnoun
靴屋くつやshoe store; shoe shop; shoemakernoun
靴下くつしたsocks; sock; stockingsnoun
靴くつshoe; shoes; bootsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 靴 (shoes) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 革.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 靴 is #1561, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

革靴かわぐつ — leather shoes; leather boots
靴屋くつや — shoe store; shoe shop; shoemaker
靴下くつした — socks; sock; stockings

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 靴 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 靴?

靴 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 靴 mean?

靴 means: shoes. On'yomi readings: カ. Kun'yomi readings: くつ.

What JLPT level is 靴?

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