髄 — marrow, pith, essence
Learn the correct stroke order for 髄 (marrow), a 19-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 髄 (marrow) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 19 strokes with radical 骨.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 髄 is #1652, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 髄 have?
The kanji 髄 (marrow) has 19 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 髄?
髄 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 髄 mean?
髄 means: marrow, pith, essence. On'yomi readings: ズイ.
What JLPT level is 髄?
髄 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.