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沢

沢 — swamp, marsh, brilliance

Learn the correct stroke order for 沢 (swamp), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)タクtaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さわsawa、うるお.いuruoi、うるお.すuruosu、つやtsuya
Strokes7
Radical水
Frequency#296
Meaningsswamp, marsh, brilliance, grace

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 7 — start from the green dot

Common Words

光沢こうたくbrilliance; polish; lustrenoun
沼沢しょうたくmarsh; swamp; bognoun
沢山たくさんa lot; lots; plentynoun
沢さわmountain stream; valley; dalenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 沢 (swamp) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 沢 is #296, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

光沢こうたく — brilliance; polish; lustre
沼沢しょうたく — marsh; swamp; bog
沢山たくさん — a lot; lots; plenty

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 沢 have?

The kanji 沢 (swamp) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 沢?

沢 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 沢 mean?

沢 means: swamp, marsh, brilliance, grace. On'yomi readings: タク. Kun'yomi readings: さわ, うるお.い, うるお.す, つや.

What JLPT level is 沢?

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