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風

風 — wind, air, style

Learn the correct stroke order for 風 (wind), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 29 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 9
On'yomi (音読み)フウfuu、フfu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かぜkaze、かざ-kaza
Strokes9
Radical風
Frequency#558
Meaningswind, air, style, manner

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 9 — start from the green dot

Common Words

一風いっぷうoddity; eccentricity; peculiaritynoun
逆風ぎゃくふうheadwind; adverse windnoun
強風きょうふうstrong wind; high wind; moderate galenoun
古風こふうold-fashioned; archaic; antiquena-adjective
作風さくふうstyle (of a work, author, artist, etc.); characteristicsnoun
疾風しっぷうgale; strong wind; swift windnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 風 (wind) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 風.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 風 is #558, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一風いっぷう — oddity; eccentricity; peculiarity
逆風ぎゃくふう — headwind; adverse wind
強風きょうふう — strong wind; high wind; moderate gale

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 風 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 風?

風 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 風 mean?

風 means: wind, air, style, manner. On'yomi readings: フウ, フ. Kun'yomi readings: かぜ, かざ-.

What JLPT level is 風?

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