沖 — open sea, offing, rise high into sky
Learn the correct stroke order for 沖 (open sea), a 7-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 沖 (open sea) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 水.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 沖 is #929, making it a frequently used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 沖 have?
The kanji 沖 (open sea) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 沖?
沖 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 沖 mean?
沖 means: open sea, offing, rise high into sky. On'yomi readings: チュウ. Kun'yomi readings: おき, おきつ, ちゅう.する, わく.
What JLPT level is 沖?
沖 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.