鯨 — whale
Learn the correct stroke order for 鯨 (whale), a 19-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 鯨 (whale) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 19 strokes with radical 魚.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 鯨 is #1486, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 鯨 have?
The kanji 鯨 (whale) has 19 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 鯨?
鯨 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 鯨 mean?
鯨 means: whale. On'yomi readings: ゲイ. Kun'yomi readings: くじら.
What JLPT level is 鯨?
鯨 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.