餓 — starve, hungry, thirst
Learn the correct stroke order for 餓 (starve), a 15-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 餓 (starve) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 食.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 餓 is #1754, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 餓 have?
The kanji 餓 (starve) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 餓?
餓 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 餓 mean?
餓 means: starve, hungry, thirst. On'yomi readings: ガ. Kun'yomi readings: う.える.
What JLPT level is 餓?
餓 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.