溺
溺 — drown, indulge
Learn the correct stroke order for 溺 (drown), a 13-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Stroke 0 / 13
On'yomi (音読み)デキdeki、ジョウjou、ニョウnyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)いばりibari、おぼ.れるoboreru
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Common Words
溺れるto struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breatheverb
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 溺 (drown) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 13 strokes with radical 水.
Example Words in Context
溺れる — to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe
Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 溺 have?
The kanji 溺 (drown) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 溺?
溺 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 溺 mean?
溺 means: drown, indulge. On'yomi readings: デキ, ジョウ, ニョウ. Kun'yomi readings: いばり, おぼ.れる.