湖 — lake
Learn the correct stroke order for 湖 (lake), a 12-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 湖 (lake) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 水.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 湖 is #1344, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 湖 have?
The kanji 湖 (lake) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 湖?
湖 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 湖 mean?
湖 means: lake. On'yomi readings: コ. Kun'yomi readings: みずうみ.
What JLPT level is 湖?
湖 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.