黄

黄 — yellow

Learn the correct stroke order for 黄 (yellow), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 211 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou、オウou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)きki、こ-ko
Strokes11
Radical黃
Frequency#1240
Meaningsyellow

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

黄金おうごんgold (Au)noun
黄身きみegg yolknoun
硫黄いおうsulfur (S); sulphurnoun
黄色きいろyellow; ambernoun
黄金こがねgoldnoun
黄色いきいろいyellowi-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 黄 (yellow) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 黃.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 黄 is #1240, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

黄金おうごん — gold (Au)
黄身きみ — egg yolk
硫黄いおう — sulfur (S); sulphur

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 黄 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 黄?

黄 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 黄 mean?

黄 means: yellow. On'yomi readings: コウ, オウ. Kun'yomi readings: き, こ-.

What JLPT level is 黄?

黄 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.