麦 — barley, wheat
Learn the correct stroke order for 麦 (barley), a 7-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 麦 (barley) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 麥.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 麦 is #1615, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 麦 have?
The kanji 麦 (barley) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 麦?
麦 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 麦 mean?
麦 means: barley, wheat. On'yomi readings: バク. Kun'yomi readings: むぎ.
What JLPT level is 麦?
麦 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.