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浅

浅 — shallow, superficial, frivolous

Learn the correct stroke order for 浅 (shallow), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 49 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)センsen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あさ.いasai
Strokes9
Radical水
Frequency#1253
Meaningsshallow, superficial, frivolous, wretched, shameful

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

遠浅とおあさshoal; wide shallow beachna-adjective
浅いあさいshallow; superficiali-adjective
浅瀬あさせshoal; shallows; sand barnoun
浅見せんけんshallow view; superficial ideanoun
浅黒いあさぐろいdark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tannedi-adjective
浅はかあさはかshallow; superficial; thoughtlessna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 浅 (shallow) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 浅 is #1253, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

遠浅とおあさ — shoal; wide shallow beach
浅いあさい — shallow; superficial
浅瀬あさせ — shoal; shallows; sand bar

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 浅 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 浅?

浅 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 浅 mean?

浅 means: shallow, superficial, frivolous, wretched, shameful. On'yomi readings: セン. Kun'yomi readings: あさ.い.

What JLPT level is 浅?

浅 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.