泡

泡 — bubbles, foam, suds

Learn the correct stroke order for 泡 (bubbles), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ホウhou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あわawa
Strokes8
Radical水
Frequency#1872
Meaningsbubbles, foam, suds, froth

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

気泡きほう(air) bubble (esp. in a liquid)noun
水泡すいほうfoam; bubblenoun
発泡はっぽうfoamingnoun
泡あわbubble; foam; frothnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 泡 (bubbles) 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, 泡 is #1872, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

気泡きほう — (air) bubble (esp. in a liquid)
水泡すいほう — foam; bubble
発泡はっぽう — foaming

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 泡 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 泡?

泡 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 泡 mean?

泡 means: bubbles, foam, suds, froth. On'yomi readings: ホウ. Kun'yomi readings: あわ.

What JLPT level is 泡?

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