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湯

湯 — hot water, bath, hot spring

Learn the correct stroke order for 湯 (hot water), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 312 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ゆyu
Strokes12
Radical水
Frequency#1356
Meaningshot water, bath, hot spring

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.

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Common Words

銭湯せんとうpublic bath; bathhousenoun
湯気ゆげsteam; vapour; vapornoun
湯治とうじhot-spring cure; taking the bathsnoun
熱湯ねっとうboiling waternoun
湯ゆhot waternoun
茶の湯ちゃのゆtea ceremony; chanoyunoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 湯 (hot water) 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, 湯 is #1356, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

銭湯せんとう — public bath; bathhouse
湯気ゆげ — steam; vapour; vapor
湯治とうじ — hot-spring cure; taking the baths

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 湯 have?

The kanji 湯 (hot water) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 湯?

湯 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 湯 mean?

湯 means: hot water, bath, hot spring. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: ゆ.

What JLPT level is 湯?

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