鶴 — crane, stork
Learn the correct stroke order for 鶴 (crane), a 21-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 鶴 (crane) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 21 strokes with radical 鳥.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 鶴 is #1369, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 鶴 have?
The kanji 鶴 (crane) has 21 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 鶴?
鶴 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 鶴 mean?
鶴 means: crane, stork. On'yomi readings: カク. Kun'yomi readings: つる.
What JLPT level is 鶴?
鶴 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.