湾 — gulf, bay, inlet
Learn the correct stroke order for 湾 (gulf), a 12-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 湾 (gulf) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 水.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 湾 is #545, making it a frequently used kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 湾 have?
The kanji 湾 (gulf) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 湾?
湾 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 湾 mean?
湾 means: gulf, bay, inlet. On'yomi readings: ワン. Kun'yomi readings: いりえ.
What JLPT level is 湾?
湾 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.