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鼻

鼻 — nose, snout

Learn the correct stroke order for 鼻 (nose), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 314 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ビbi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はなhana
Strokes14
Radical鼻
Frequency#1632
Meaningsnose, snout

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

鼻水はなみずnasal mucus; dripping nose; snotnoun
鼻先はなさきtip of nosenoun
鼻血はなぢnosebleednoun
鼻紙はながみtissue paper; facial tissue; paper handkerchiefnoun
鼻息はないきnasal breathing; breathing through one's nosenoun
鼻はなnosenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 鼻 (nose) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 鼻.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 鼻 is #1632, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

鼻水はなみず — nasal mucus; dripping nose; snot
鼻先はなさき — tip of nose
鼻血はなぢ — nosebleed

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 鼻 have?

The kanji 鼻 (nose) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 鼻?

鼻 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 鼻 mean?

鼻 means: nose, snout. On'yomi readings: ビ. Kun'yomi readings: はな.

What JLPT level is 鼻?

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