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湿

湿 — damp, wet, moist

Learn the correct stroke order for 湿 (damp), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シツshitsu、シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しめ.るshimeru、しめ.すshimesu、うるお.うuruou、うるお.すuruosu
Strokes12
Radical水
Frequency#1517
Meaningsdamp, wet, moist

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

湿るしめるto become damp; to become moist; to become wetverb
湿気しっけmoisture; humidity; dampnessnoun
湿原しつげんmarshy grassland; wetlandsnoun
湿地しっちdamp ground; wetland; bognoun
湿度しつどhumiditynoun
多湿たしつhigh humiditynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 湿 (damp) 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, 湿 is #1517, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

湿るしめる — to become damp; to become moist; to become wet
湿気しっけ — moisture; humidity; dampness
湿原しつげん — marshy grassland; wetlands

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 湿 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 湿?

湿 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 湿 mean?

湿 means: damp, wet, moist. On'yomi readings: シツ, シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: しめ.る, しめ.す, うるお.う, うるお.す.

What JLPT level is 湿?

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