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渓

渓 — mountain stream, valley

Learn the correct stroke order for 渓 (mountain stream), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)ケイkei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たにtani、たにがわtanigawa
Strokes11
Radical水
Frequency#2063
Meaningsmountain stream, valley

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

渓谷けいこくvalley (with a river running through it); gorge; ravinenoun
渓流けいりゅうmountain stream; mountain torrentnoun
雪渓せっけいsnowy valleynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 渓 (mountain stream) 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, 渓 is #2063, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

渓谷けいこく — valley (with a river running through it); gorge; ravine
渓流けいりゅう — mountain stream; mountain torrent
雪渓せっけい — snowy valley

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 渓 have?

The kanji 渓 (mountain stream) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 渓?

渓 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 渓 mean?

渓 means: mountain stream, valley. On'yomi readings: ケイ. Kun'yomi readings: たに, たにがわ.

What JLPT level is 渓?

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