頓

頓 — suddenly, immediately, in a hurry

Learn the correct stroke order for 頓 (suddenly), a 13-stroke kanji.

Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 13

On'yomi (音読み)トンton、トツtotsu

Kun'yomi (訓読み)にわか.にniwakani、とん.とtonto、つまず.くtsumazuku、とみ.にtomini、ぬかずくnukazuku

Strokes13

Radical頁

Frequency—

Meaningssuddenly, immediately, in a hurry, arrange, stay in place, bow, kowtow

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

整頓せいとんorderliness; put in order; tidying upnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 頓 (suddenly) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 13 strokes with radical 頁.

Example Words in Context

整頓せいとん — orderliness; put in order; tidying up

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (頁)

頂place on the head 頃time 順obey 項paragraph 須ought 預deposit 頑stubborn 頒distribute

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 頓 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 頓?

頓 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 頓 mean?

頓 means: suddenly, immediately, in a hurry, arrange, stay in place, bow, kowtow. On'yomi readings: トン, トツ. Kun'yomi readings: にわか.に, とん.と, つまず.く, とみ.に, ぬかずく.