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洋

洋 — ocean, sea, foreign

Learn the correct stroke order for 洋 (ocean), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 39 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヨウyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes9
Radical水
Frequency#763
Meaningsocean, sea, foreign, Western style

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

海洋かいようocean; seanoun
西洋せいようthe West; the Occident; Western countriesnoun
東洋とうようthe East; the Orient; (East) Asianoun
洋画ようがWestern paintingnoun
洋楽ようがくWestern music; European musicnoun
洋間ようまWestern-style roomnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 洋 (ocean) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 洋 is #763, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

海洋かいよう — ocean; sea
西洋せいよう — the West; the Occident; Western countries
東洋とうよう — the East; the Orient; (East) Asia

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 洋 have?

The kanji 洋 (ocean) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 洋?

洋 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 洋 mean?

洋 means: ocean, sea, foreign, Western style. On'yomi readings: ヨウ.

What JLPT level is 洋?

洋 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.