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渇

渇 — thirst, dry up, parch

Learn the correct stroke order for 渇 (thirst), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カツkatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かわ.くkawaku
Strokes11
Radical水
Frequency#1944
Meaningsthirst, dry up, parch

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

渇きかわきthirstnoun
渇くかわくto be thirsty; to feel thirstyverb
渇水かっすいwater shortagenoun
渇望かつぼうcraving; longing; thirstingnoun
枯渇こかつdrying up; running drynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 渇 (thirst) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 渇 is #1944, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

渇きかわき — thirst
渇くかわく — to be thirsty; to feel thirsty
渇水かっすい — water shortage

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 渇 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 渇?

渇 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 渇 mean?

渇 means: thirst, dry up, parch. On'yomi readings: カツ. Kun'yomi readings: かわ.く.

What JLPT level is 渇?

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