滋 — nourishing, more & more, be luxuriant
Learn the correct stroke order for 滋 (nourishing), a 12-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 滋 (nourishing) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 水.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 滋 is #1563, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 滋 have?
The kanji 滋 (nourishing) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 滋?
滋 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 滋 mean?
滋 means: nourishing, more & more, be luxuriant, planting, turbidity. On'yomi readings: ジ, シ.
What JLPT level is 滋?
滋 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.