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浮

浮 — floating, float, rise to surface

Learn the correct stroke order for 浮 (floating), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)フfu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)う.くuku、う.かれるukareru、う.かぶukabu、う.かべるukaberu
Strokes10
Radical水
Frequency#776
Meaningsfloating, float, rise to surface

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

浮きうきfloating; buoyancynoun
浮くうくto floatverb
浮気うわきextramarital sex; affair; fooling aroundnoun
浮上ふじょうsurfacing; rising to the surfacenoun
浮揚ふようfloating (e.g. in air, water); floatation; buoyancynoun
浮沈ふちんfloating and sinking; rise and fall; ebb and flownoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 浮 (floating) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 浮 is #776, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

浮きうき — floating; buoyancy
浮くうく — to float
浮気うわき — extramarital sex; affair; fooling around

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 浮 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 浮?

浮 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 浮 mean?

浮 means: floating, float, rise to surface. On'yomi readings: フ. Kun'yomi readings: う.く, う.かれる, う.かぶ, う.かべる.

What JLPT level is 浮?

浮 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.