麺 — noodles, wheat flour
Learn the correct stroke order for 麺 (noodles), a 16-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 麺 (noodles) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 16 strokes with radical 麥.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 麺 is #2331, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 麺 have?
The kanji 麺 (noodles) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 麺?
麺 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 麺 mean?
麺 means: noodles, wheat flour. On'yomi readings: メン, ベン. Kun'yomi readings: むぎこ.