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麻

麻 — hemp, flax, numb

Learn the correct stroke order for 麻 (hemp), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)マma、マアmaa
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あさasa
Strokes11
Radical麻
Frequency#1142
Meaningshemp, flax, numb

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

大麻たいまhempnoun
麻布あさぬのhemp cloth; linennoun
麻薬まやくnarcotic; drug; dopenoun
麻酔ますいanaesthesia; anesthesianoun
麻婆マーボーmapo (style of dish); dish featuring minced meat stir-fried and seasoned with chili bean paste (e.g. mabo nasu)noun
麻あさcannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 麻 (hemp) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 麻.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 麻 is #1142, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

大麻たいま — hemp
麻布あさぬの — hemp cloth; linen
麻薬まやく — narcotic; drug; dope

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 麻 have?

The kanji 麻 (hemp) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 麻?

麻 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 麻 mean?

麻 means: hemp, flax, numb. On'yomi readings: マ, マア. Kun'yomi readings: あさ.

What JLPT level is 麻?

麻 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.