江

江 — creek, inlet, bay

Learn the correct stroke order for 江 (creek), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school6 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)えe
Strokes6
Radical水
Frequency#704
Meaningscreek, inlet, bay

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 6 — start from the green dot

Common Words

江戸えどEdo (shogunate capital; former name of Tokyo); Yedonoun
堀江ほりえcanalnoun
江えinlet; baynoun
江戸っ子えどっこ(true) Tokyoite; Edoite; Tokyo nativenoun
江戸時代えどじだいEdo period (1603-1868)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 江 (creek) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 江 is #704, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

江戸えど — Edo (shogunate capital; former name of Tokyo); Yedo
堀江ほりえ — canal
江え — inlet; bay

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 江 have?

The kanji 江 (creek) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 江?

江 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 江 mean?

江 means: creek, inlet, bay. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: え.

What JLPT level is 江?

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