骸

骸 — bone, body, corpse

Learn the correct stroke order for 骸 (bone), a 16-stroke kanji.

Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 16

On'yomi (音読み)ガイgai、カイkai

Kun'yomi (訓読み)むくろmukuro

Strokes16

Radical骨

Frequency—

Meaningsbone, body, corpse

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

骸骨がいこつskeletonnoun

亡骸なきがらremains; corpse; (dead) bodynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 骸 (bone) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 16 strokes with radical 骨.

Example Words in Context

骸骨がいこつ — skeleton

亡骸なきがら — remains; corpse; (dead) body

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (骨)

骨skeleton 髄marrow

Same reading

介jammed in 壊demolition 掛hang 戒commandment 皆all 概outline 悔repent 懐feelings

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 骸 have?

The kanji 骸 (bone) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 骸?

骸 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 骸 mean?

骸 means: bone, body, corpse. On'yomi readings: ガイ, カイ. Kun'yomi readings: むくろ.