液

液 — fluid, liquid, juice

Learn the correct stroke order for 液 (fluid), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)エキeki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes11
Radical水
Frequency#1210
Meaningsfluid, liquid, juice, sap, secretion

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

液化えきかliquefactionnoun
液晶えきしょうliquid crystalnoun
液体えきたいliquidnoun
血液けつえきbloodnoun
精液せいえきsemen; seminal fluid; spermnoun
溶液ようえきsolution (liquid)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 液 (fluid) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 液 is #1210, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

液化えきか — liquefaction
液晶えきしょう — liquid crystal
液体えきたい — liquid

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 液 have?

The kanji 液 (fluid) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 液?

液 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 液 mean?

液 means: fluid, liquid, juice, sap, secretion. On'yomi readings: エキ.

What JLPT level is 液?

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