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湧

湧 — boil, ferment, seethe

Learn the correct stroke order for 湧 (boil), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ユウyuu、ヨウyou、ユyu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)わ.くwaku
Strokes12
Radical水
Frequency#2070
Meaningsboil, ferment, seethe, uproar, breed

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

湧くわくto well (up); to gush out (of water); to spring outverb
湧水ゆうすいwelling of water; spring water; springnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 湧 (boil) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 湧 is #2070, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

湧くわく — to well (up); to gush out (of water); to spring out
湧水ゆうすい — welling of water; spring water; spring

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 湧 have?

The kanji 湧 (boil) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 湧?

湧 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 湧 mean?

湧 means: boil, ferment, seethe, uproar, breed. On'yomi readings: ユウ, ヨウ, ユ. Kun'yomi readings: わ.く.

What JLPT level is 湧?

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