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浪

浪 — wandering, waves, billows

Learn the correct stroke order for 浪 (wandering), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ロウrou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes10
Radical水
Frequency#1508
Meaningswandering, waves, billows, reckless, unrestrained

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

波浪はろうwaves; billows; surgenoun
放浪ほうろうwandering; roaming; driftingnoun
流浪るろうvagrancy; wandering; nomadismnoun
浪人ろうにんronin; masterless samurainoun
浪費ろうひwaste; extravagancenoun
浮浪者ふろうしゃvagrant; vagabond; trampnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 浪 (wandering) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 浪 is #1508, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

波浪はろう — waves; billows; surge
放浪ほうろう — wandering; roaming; drifting
流浪るろう — vagrancy; wandering; nomadism

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (水)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 浪 have?

The kanji 浪 (wandering) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 浪?

浪 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 浪 mean?

浪 means: wandering, waves, billows, reckless, unrestrained. On'yomi readings: ロウ.

What JLPT level is 浪?

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