垂

垂 — droop, suspend, hang

Learn the correct stroke order for 垂 (droop), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 68 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)スイsui

Kun'yomi (訓読み)た.れるtareru、た.らすtarasu、た.れtare、-た.れtare、なんなんと.すnannantosu

Strokes8

Radical土

Frequency#1720

Meaningsdroop, suspend, hang, slouch

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

懸垂けんすいpull-up (exercise); chin-up; chinningnoun

垂直すいちょくverticalna-adjective

垂らすたらすto dribble; to spillverb

垂れるたれるto hang; to droop; to dangleverb

雨垂れあまだれraindrops (dripping from eaves, branches, etc.)noun

垂れ幕たれまくhanging banner; hanging screen; curtainnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 垂 (droop) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 垂 is #1720, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

懸垂けんすい — pull-up (exercise); chin-up; chinning

垂直すいちょく — vertical

垂らすたらす — to dribble; to spill

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 垂 have?

The kanji 垂 (droop) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 垂?

垂 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 垂 mean?

垂 means: droop, suspend, hang, slouch. On'yomi readings: スイ. Kun'yomi readings: た.れる, た.らす, た.れ, -た.れ, なんなんと.す.

What JLPT level is 垂?

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