沼

沼 — marsh, lake, bog

Learn the correct stroke order for 沼 (marsh), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ぬまnuma

Strokes8

Radical水

Frequency#1467

Meaningsmarsh, lake, bog, swamp, pond

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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

Draw stroke 1 of 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

湖沼こしょうlake; marsh; wetlandnoun

沼沢しょうたくmarsh; swamp; bognoun

沼地ぬまちmarshland; wetland; swamplandnoun

泥沼どろぬまbog; marsh; swampnoun

沼田ぬまたdeep-mud paddynoun

沼ぬまmarsh; swamp; wetlandnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 沼 (marsh) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 沼 is #1467, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

湖沼こしょう — lake; marsh; wetland

沼沢しょうたく — marsh; swamp; bog

沼地ぬまち — marshland; wetland; swampland

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 沼 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 沼?

沼 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 沼 mean?

沼 means: marsh, lake, bog, swamp, pond. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: ぬま.

What JLPT level is 沼?

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